Redding calls itself California’s Trail Capital, and for good reason: about 100 miles of trails, both paved and natural-surface, have been developed in and around the city through private and public partnerships. Three bridges along the northern part of the path span gorges that gush with waterfalls in springtime and offer arresting views of Shasta Lake and Keswick Reservoir at any time of year. Read more.

Brandy Falls at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Northern California DogTrekkers are probably more familiar with the geographic features of the Sierra Nevada mountain range than with the Shasta Cascades that define the landscape around Redding. Read more.

With hundreds of miles of trails within an hour’s drive of Redding, it’s easy to understand why it is called the Trail Capital of California. These trails of varying degrees of difficulty, from easy – to rolling hills – to moderate climbs, have one thing in common – both you and your pups are welcome. As you walk along these trails, you’ll see wildlife, wildflowers and spectacular scenery, including Mount Shasta, Mount Lassen and other Cascade peaks. Read more.