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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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Say anchors aweigh on Shasta Lake

Shasta Lake's 360 miles of shoreline and secluded coves make it California's houseboat capital. Rentals range from simple cabins on pontoons to floating palaces, and most marinas welcome dogs aboard for a nonrefundable deposit.

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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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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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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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Ruffing it in Redding

Redding's stunning Sundial Bridge anchors a network of dog-friendly trails along the Sacramento River. Stroll the glass-decked span, explore the McConnell Arboretum, then follow the 19-mile Sacramento River Trail all the way to massive Shasta Dam.

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