South Fork Trinity Potential Wilderness
 Managing
agency: Shasta-Trinity National Forests.
Size: Approximately 22,145 acres.
Location: Trinity County within the South Fork Trinity River Watershed, near the town of Mad River, in between Hwy 36 and Hwy 299.
Description:
- Prime spawning grounds for salmon and steelhead.
- Whitewater rafting is a popular recreational activity.
 The
Trinity River winds its way through lower elevation hardwoods that include madrone,
maple, chinquapins and oak. Further up the slopes, old growth forests composed
of fir and cedar are found. These forests provide habitat for large mammals
such as mountain lion and their frequent prey, the columbian blacktail deer.
Black bear are also abundant in these mountains. Occasionally, one may observe
the endangered spotted owl, as well as goshawks and falcons.
 Along
the river, red-legged frogs and pacific salamander, both threatened species,
may be found along with other river dwellers such as the river otter. A designated
Wild section of the South Fork Trinity River lies within the area and provides
some of the best spawning grounds on the river for salmon and steelhead. Plummer
Creek, a major tributary of the South Fork of the Trinity River, hosts a native
steelhead run and provides the Trinity with a valuable source of cool water.
Recreational opportunities are abundant, as the river provides white-water
rafters and boaters with challenging spring runs and the swimmer refreshing
pools for swimming. Trails give the hiker access to some of California's most
scenic areas.
For additional information, please contact info@calwild.org
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Just three miles off of Interstate 80, 
