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
Like to hike? You’re in luck in the Trail Capital of California, as Redding has so aptly branded itself. Read more.
Get gushy with your puppy – Redding hikes
OK, so it hasn’t been a wet year. Nevertheless, waterfalls near Redding are still flowing, delectable swimming holes await, Read more.
Just ditch it with your dog – Redding hikes
Dog-friendly Upper and Lower Ditch Trails in Redding, CA once brought water to 19th-century gold miners. There are lots of relics of the era to see Read more.
Around Keswick Reservoir with your pup – Redding hikes
For a dog-friendly, close-to-town hike offering some unusual scenery, check out the trails around Keswick Dam, which creates an after-bay (Keswick Reservoir) for Shasta Lake. The water, released from the lower reaches of the lake, is very cold and turquoise-blue in color. Anglers and kayakers love it, but it’s not safe for a casual dip. The Sacramento River Rail Trail, which hugs the reservoir, is paved for 11 miles and is an ideal path to hike with your dog while taking in some scenery. Read more.
