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The Story Behind the Missing Waterfall

So how does one lose track of such a significant physical feature as a waterfall? Before the creation of the 42,000-acre Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, the land was in private hands and the location of the falls was known only to a small number of loggers. Rangers became aware of the waterfall in 1967, but the National Park Service lacked the funds in those days to build a trail and pay for staffing. As time wore on, rangers with knowledge of the falls either passed away or were reassigned to other locations. Park biologist Russ Weatherbee’s rediscovery quickly led to the renovation of an old logging road into the James K. Carr Trail, named for the Undersecretary of the Interior who championed national park status for the Whiskeytown area. The falls have become one of the area’s most popular attractions.

A tree rises from among the shrubs at the edge of the woods.

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Trips in Trinity Alps Wilderness

The Trinity Alps region of the Klamath Mountains boasts some of the most diverse topography in California, ranging from coastal forests below 2,000 feet to glacier-clad, 9,002-foot Thompson Peak. One of the largest roadless tracts in the state, the area includes the headwaters of two of Northern California’s most prominent rivers, the Salmon and Trinity. Far away from any major population centers, the 515,000-acre Trinity Alps Wilderness also offers recreational enthusiasts the opportunity for plenty of solitude. While some of the lower-elevation trails make for excellent fall and spring hiking, most of the wilderness is best visited during the summer months.