town.helena

Historic mining camp, now ghost town, along with the scenic Trinity River. Helena California sits tucked away, but 2017 wildfire destroyed 72 homes and 61 outbuildings in this area. Plenty camping, fishing & mountain biking out here in these parts. (Not to be confused with Saint Helena , in the Napa Valley)

Shasta-Trinity Map

Trinity Alps Wilderness

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elevation: 1404'

population: 10

zip code: 96048

Mountain

terrain:
Pine forested mountains; big river canyon

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location:
Trinity County
West of Weaverville
on Hwy 299

recreation:

boating

mountain biking

fishing

camping

river rafting

kayaking

parks, forests, rivers & lakes:

Big Bar Picnic 299

Trinity Alps Wilderness

Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Idaho Bar

Pear Tree Gulch

Chanchelulla Wilderness

Whiskeytown Reservior

Trinity River

Trinity River Recreation

Helena Historic District

helena campgrounds

Big Foot Cabins & RV Park
Ripstein Campground
Hobo Gulch Campground
Big Flat Campground
Pigeon Point Campground

description:
The community was settled in 1851 as a mining camp. North fork of the Trinity River meets main river at highway 299. Small riverside neighborhood mostly destroyed in wildfire) west of Weaverville on main road. River rafting, kayaking & fishing are just a few of the recreation choices. "Old Helena" is located east of the main road a bit. Rural river country Northern California.

nearby towns:
Burnt Ranch
Weaverville
Lewiston
Eureka
Trinity Center
Douglas City

local links:

Weaverville Chamber of Commerce
215 Main St. Weaverville CA 96093
530-623-2907
https://www.weavervilleca.org/

Mining History 1852
Trinity County
Wildfire 2017: Helena Fire
Mount Hilton Climb 8964'
Monument Peak 7771'

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The Road That Time Forgot -- Trinity County, CA

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town.helena