Dedrick Ghost Town
Trinity County, California40.8628, -123.0367
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Trinity National Forest · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 9.1 miJunction City, CA
- Mild months
- Feb–Nov7 of 12
- Elevation
- 2,530 ft770 m
Dedrick, in Trinity County, California, is a ghost town. It lies at about 2,530 feet above sea level.
On the map
- National Forest
- National Park Service
- Private or unlisted
Star: Dedrick. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Junction City, CA, about 9.1 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Redding, CA, 40 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Canon City2.3 mi south
- Helena7.8 mi southwest
- Minersville13 mi east
- Deadwood19 mi southeast
- Denny19 mi west
- Negro Flat29 mi northwest
- Whiskeytown29 mi southeast
- Bestville31 mi north
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
National Forest: Trinity National Forest
PAD-US places this spot on Trinity National Forest, land managed by the U.S. Forest Service. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run February to June, October to November, judging by NOAA normals from Weaverville. June to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from December to February.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Weaverville station (USC00049490), 10 miles away. About 37.6 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Trinity County, California |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40.86278, -123.03667 |
| Elevation | 2,530 ft (770 m) |
| Also known as | Dedrick, California |
| Sources | Wikidata Q16954970 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Dedrick ghost town?
In Trinity County, California, at 40.8628, -123.0367. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Junction City, CA, about 9.1 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Redding, CA, 40 miles away.
Can you visit Dedrick?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Trinity National Forest, land managed by the U.S. Forest Service. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
When is the best time to visit Dedrick?
Mild months here run February to June, October to November, judging by NOAA normals from Weaverville. June to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from December to February.
Are there other ghost towns near Dedrick?
Yes. Canon City (2.3 mi), Helena (7.8 mi), Minersville (13 mi), Deadwood (19 mi).
