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Old-fashioned fun at Shasta Cascade cabin resorts

The Shasta Cascade region is home to old-fashioned cabin resorts perfect for a fall getaway with your dog. From Trinity Alps Resort to Railroad Park Resort's vintage cabooses in Dunsmuir, these rustic retreats offer fishing, hiking, and charm.

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Make time for Mount Shasta

Mount Shasta's 14,179-foot peak dominates the landscape and draws visitors seeking natural beauty and spiritual energy. Drive up the Everitt Memorial Highway for jaw-dropping views, hike the Gray Butte Trail, and stay in walkable Mount Shasta City.

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Rev up in Redding

Redding is your gateway to the Shasta Cascade region, starting with a stroll across the stunning Sundial Bridge and 19 miles of Sacramento River trails. Walk across Shasta Dam, enjoy dog-friendly patio dining, and stay at welcoming local hotels.

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Pick a Shasta Cascade byway

The Shasta Cascade region boasts a dozen nationally designated scenic byways, from a quick 3-mile drive to views of the "three Shastas" to the 500-mile Volcanic Legacy All American Road. Pet-friendly communities and hiking trails line every route.

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Redding: Waterfall capital of California

Redding and the Shasta Cascade region boast over 225 miles of trails and some of California's best waterfalls. Spring is prime time to hike with your dog to cascades at Whiskeytown Lake and along the McCloud River.

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Paws to the Redding paths

Redding, the self-proclaimed Trail Capital of California, offers more than 200 miles of hiking paths. From the Chamise Peak summit to the new Great Shasta Rail Trail, there is terrain for every level of dog and hiker.

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Snouts out the window

The Shasta Cascade region boasts 12 scenic byways perfect for a fall road trip with your dog. From the Volcanic Legacy All-American Road to the Feather River route, the drives pair stunning views with dog-friendly lodges.

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Three must-see’s for you and your dog

Redding's three must-see attractions are all dog-friendly. Walk across the massive Shasta Dam, stroll the Sacramento River Rail Trail along turquoise Keswick Reservoir and cross the iconic Sundial Bridge into botanical gardens beyond.

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Dog-friendly spring hiking in the Shasta Cascade

May is prime hiking season around Redding, California's self-proclaimed Trail Capital. The Mule Mountain Pass Trail climbs through wildflower meadows into Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, one of the rare NPS sites where dogs can roam dirt trails.

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Shasta County gushers near Redding

Spring is prime time to hike to the four major waterfalls in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area near Redding. This is one of the rare National Park Service sites that allows leashed dogs on dirt trails.

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Take a fall hike around Redding

Redding earns its title as California's Trail Capital with about 100 miles of paths in and around the city. Fall is a great time to hike the Upper Sacramento Ditch Trail and the Sacramento River Rail Trail with your dog.

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