Big Bar, Trinity County, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Big Bar, California
Hičʰeqʰut (Chimariko)
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 Big Bar, Trinity County, California
Location in California
Big Bar, Trinity County, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Trinity |
| Elevation | 1,247 ft (380 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
96010
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1658047 |
Big Bar is a small, quiet community located in Trinity County, California, in the United States. It's not a city with its own government, but rather an "unincorporated community." This means it's part of the larger county area. The local people who speak the Chimariko language call it Hičʰeqʰut.
Big Bar is surrounded by tall mountains and thick forests. It sits right next to the Trinity River. The community is also very close to the beautiful Trinity Alps, a popular area for outdoor activities. If you want to send mail there, the ZIP code is 96010. The phone area code for Big Bar is 530.
A Look Back in Time
Big Bar has a long history! It was first settled way back in 1849. This makes it one of the very first places where people built homes and communities in Trinity County. A post office has been operating in Big Bar since 1850. This shows how important the community was, even in its early days.
Weather in Big Bar
Big Bar experiences a wide range of weather throughout the year. Summers are usually very hot and dry, with temperatures often reaching over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius). Winters are much cooler and wetter, bringing most of the area's rainfall. It can also get quite cold, with temperatures sometimes dropping below freezing. Snowfall is possible, especially in the surrounding mountains.
See also
In Spanish: Big Bar (condado de Trinity) para niños
