The Shasta-Trinity National Forest is the largest National Forest in California with a diverse landscape ranging from 1,000 to 14,162 feet. The 2.1 million acre forest encompasses five wilderness areas, hundreds of mountain lakes and 6,278 miles of streams and rivers.
July 4, 2025 – Firefighters are battling three active wildfires across Shasta and Trinity counties within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, all sparked by recent lightning strikes as crews work to contain blazes totaling over 630 acres amid challenging terrain and access limitations.
