River, bridge, dam and your dog – Redding hikes

Maya at the Sacramento River near Redding. Photo by Dave Kendrick.

Yes, it’s the best known and most popular of Redding trails, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t recommend the Sacramento River National Recreation Trail extending almost 19 miles from the iconic Sundial Bridge to massive Shasta Dam.

What’s shakin’ in wintertime Redding?

German shepherd sitting in show with skier in background

Not many of us think of heading north to Redding and the eight-county Shasta Cascade region in winter; it’s known to be a spring-summer-fall destination. Read more.

Woof it up with these scenic Shasta Cascade excursions

Photo by Dave Kendrick.

If you crave a change of scenery, you’ll get it many times over in the eight-county Shasta Cascade region. Read more.

Put tails to trails in and around Redding

Photo by Johannes Krupinski.

Like to hike? You’re in luck in the Trail Capital of California, as Redding has so aptly branded itself. The city boasts some 80 miles of trails within its city limits and hundreds more within a 20-mile radius of its core. Read more.

Redding family fare (dogs included of course!)

Sundial Bridge. Photo by Turtle Bay Exploration Park.

Bringing the gang to Redding? Bunk down at a pet-friendly hotel like the Sheraton Redding Hotel at Sundial Bridge. It is on the Sacramento River, adjacent to trails and attractions and makes a great base camp for a family getaway (see other dog-friendly lodging options here). Read more.