Redding Blog

First time paws-ing in Redding?

Famous Sundial Bridge in Redding California

Sundial Bridge. Photo by Choose Redding.

If you’re new to Redding and the eight-county UpState CA region, start at the Shasta Cascade Welcome Center that’s just down the road in Anderson. Open daily and packed with free maps, brochures, exhibits, geocaching guidance, gifts and even a waterfall pond with wild trout, it's your gateway to the area’s experiences. The DogTrekker team has also outlined a few of our favorite dog-friendly outings for first-time Redding visitors. Read more.

Splash Time! Summer is the season for water dogs

Summer is here; time to dip paws and toes in the water, if not go for an all-out swim (if your dog likes to fetch, now's the time to throw those balls into the lake or waves). Read more.

Choose Redding for new dog-friendly scenery, experiences

Want to make tracks somewhere new with your pup? Upstate California holds many tail-wagging surprises. The city of Redding is the gateway to this big, diverse and largely dog-friendly region. A river runs through it —the Sacramento River, to be exact— and the Sacramento River National Recreation Trail is the place to start exploring. Read more.

Best dog hikes in Redding

Yellow lab in front of building in Redding

Like to hike? You’re in luck in the Trail Capital of California, as Redding has so aptly branded itself. Read more.

Just Ditch It With Your Dog – Redding Hikes

The upper and lower ditch trails once brought water to 19th-century gold miners. There are lots of relics of the era to see if you know how and where to look! While the Upper Trail is a hefty 9 miles, the Lower section is only 2.8. Both are rated easy to moderate. The Upper trail, starting near the Shasta Dam visitor parking lot, stretches to the trailhead at the end of Walker Mine Road. Read more.