Trinity district, California, United States

Places to visit near Hayfork

Hayfork is a town in Trinity district, California, United States, home to about 2,368 people. Within 50 km by road there are 36 places to visit — 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Hayfork Park (1 km), Trinity National Forest (13 km) and Hoosimbim Mountain (20 km).

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Hayfork at a glance

Location
Trinity district, California, United States
Population
about 2,368
Coordinates
40.5543° N, 123.1831° W
Places within 50 km
36 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage

Top places to visit near Hayfork

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hayfork: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hayfork

104 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hayfork. The closest is Hoosimbim Mountain (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Hayfork

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hayfork. The closest is Spider Mine (40 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hayfork

34 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hayfork. The closest is Ruth Lake (38 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hayfork

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hayfork. The closest is Trinity National Forest (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Hayfork

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Hayfork. The closest is Burnt Ranch Falls (49 km); the best-known is Whiskeytown Falls (55 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Hayfork

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Hayfork. The closest is Digger Bay (87 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Hayfork

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 90 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hayfork
  2. 1 km Hayfork Park · park, Trinity
  3. 29 km Saint Xenia's Skete · church, Trinity
  4. 4 km Hall City Caves · cave, Trinity
  5. 22 km Hoosimbim Mountain · viewpoint, Trinity
  6. 21 km Trinity National Forest · nature spot, Trinity
  7. 13 km Back to Hayfork

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How to reach Hayfork

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hayfork by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints12104Hoosimbim Mountain (20 km)
    Forts & heritage1047Spider Mine (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs234Ruth Lake (38 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens322Trinity National Forest (13 km)
    Waterfalls113Burnt Ranch Falls (49 km)
    Beaches & coast010Digger Bay (87 km)
    Other attractions37Hayfork Spring (23 km)
    Churches26Saint Xenia's Skete (29 km)
    Parks15Hayfork Park (1 km)
    Caves23Marble Caves (27 km)
    Museums02Hoopa Valley Museum (88 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Slaughterhouse Island (89 km)
    Treks01Bigfoot Trail (75 km)

    Hayfork: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hayfork?

    Hayfork Park (park, about 1 km), Trinity National Forest (nature spot, about 13 km), Hoosimbim Mountain (viewpoint, about 20 km), Hall City Caves (cave, about 28 km), Saint Xenia's Skete (church, about 29 km), Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park (nature spot, about 35 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Hayfork?

    36 places on Spotwander: 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 waterfall.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hayfork?

    Hoosimbim Mountain, about 20 km by road; Knob Peak (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hayfork?

    Spider Mine, about 40 km by road; Mason and Thayer Mine (44 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Hayfork?

    Ruth Lake, about 38 km by road; Lewiston Dam (48 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hayfork?

    Start in Hayfork, visit Hayfork Park, then Saint Xenia's Skete, then Hall City Caves, then Hoosimbim Mountain, then Trinity National Forest, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hayfork?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage.

    Towns near Hayfork

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Hayfork’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.