Redding: Waterfall capital of California

yellow lab sits in front of Whiskeytown Falls

Maya at Whiskeytown Falls. Photo by Dave Kendrick.

Redding, the last major city on Interstate 5 as you near Mt. Shasta, is the undisputed Trail Capital of California, with over 225 miles of trails within 15 miles of its city center. Read more.

Begin your Shasta Cascade adventure in Redding

With mountains all around, miles of dog-friendly hiking and biking trails and the Sacramento River nearby, Redding is an outdoor paradise for young and old. Cradled by Mount Shasta and Mount Lassen, and blessed by sunshine much of the year, it’s a great place to base camp for year-round recreation. Read more.

Paws to the Redding paths

Whether you go all out for a strenuous hike or prefer a walk on the mild side, there’s no shortage of DogTrekking options in a region blanketed by national forests and other public lands. Read more.

Shasta wanderland

Photo by Pille Kirsi.

May is prime hiking time in the Shasta Cascade region around Redding, where Mount Shasta (14,161 feet) and Mount Lassen (10,463 feet) rise like giant snow cones from the rugged landscape. Read more.

Shasta county gushers near Redding

Brandy Creek Falls. Photo by Wayne Hsieh.

There’s no better time to experience the Shasta Cascade range around Redding than in spring, when the rugged foothills glow velvet green, the icy cone of Mount Shasta looms tall and waterfalls tumble into the streams feeding sapphire-blue Whiskeytown Lake. Read more.