At the center of town is the Town Square, bordered by our public library and and post office, which is a central meeting place for neighbors to chat.
On the west end of town is our lovely park, with family picnic area, children's playground, tennis courts and swimmingpool. Also in this area are the Little League Park and the RoderickSenior Center.
The Trinity County Fairgrounds, one mile south of town, is the setting for many events and activities, most notably the Trinity County Fair, held each year the last weekend of August. This is a real, old-fashioned country fair with homemaking and agricultural exhibits, mule races, carnival, horse show, Jr. Livestock Auction, and much, much more.
Just north of town, off Brady Road, is the Hayfork Reservoir, anothergreat place for picnicking, hiking, fishing, and Bald Eagle watching.
At the Forest Service Office you can pick up maps of hiking trails, equestrian trails, and some suitable for dirt bikes, all of varyinglevels of difficulty.
In Hayfork, you will find a full range of businesses to take care of your needs; a live-in vacation area, schools and medical facilites,and what we hope will become for you, the friendliest neighbors around!
Again, Welcome to Hayfork!
POPULATION
Approximately 2,600
ELEVATION
From 2300 feet (at valley floor) to 4,000 feet (Wildwood area)
CLIMATE
Four distinct seasons, none extreme. Summer temperatures reach 100 degrees at times. Summer evenings are cool. Autumn brings mild, sunnydays and occasional rain. Most of the precipitation falls in winter for an average of 36 inches a year, with rain at the lower levels and snow at the higher elevations. Spring days are usually clear, sunny and mild.
GOVERNMENT
Five Member Board of Supervisors ( 2 Supervisors elected from the Hayforkarea.)
TAX RATES
General tax for fiscal year 1997-98 was $1.00 per $100.00 assessed valuation.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Sheriff's Department and California Highway Patrol
MEDICAL FACILITIES
Health Clinic, Dental Office, Trinity County Life Support Ambulance Service all located in Hayfork. Trinity General Hospital located27 miles NE in Weaverville. Orthodontist also located in Weaverville.Air ambulance service available from Mercy Air.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Trinity Transit operates weekdays between Hayfork and Weaverville. ValleyCab serves the Hayfork Valley area.
SCHOOLS
Mountain Valley Unified School District
100 N Oak Street
Hayfork, Ca 96041
(530) 628-5265
Superintendent Joan Hair
CHURCHES
LIBRARY
The Hayfork Branch Library is open Tuesday through Friday 9:00 - 5:30, and Saturday 9:00 - 2:00.
NEWSPAPERS
Weekly Trinity Journal, one-year subscription rate: in county $22, outof county $30. Trade Mark published weekly.
AGRICULTURE
Main agricultural uses are hay, grapes, small farms, beef cattle and sheep.
BANKS
North Valley Bank
HAYFORK VALLEY CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS