Waterfalls Blog

Dogs love a good waterfall, especially if it involves a hike!

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.

Off the beaten track in Shasta Cascade

The eight-county Shasta Cascade region serves up wild country with seven national forests, scenic byways, and views of 13,162-foot Mount Shasta. Dog-friendly hotels, trails, and small-town charm make it ideal for adventurous road trips with your pup.

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.

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.

Marin County Open Space

Marin County's Open Space District manages 34 preserves with trails for every ability level. From Baltimore Canyon's shady streamside paths to the windswept ridgelines of Gary Giacomini, dogs under voice control can hike off-leash on fire roads.

Rush on up to Redding

Dog-friendly Highway 20 preserves beckon in spring

The Sierra foothills along Highway 20 between Marysville and Nevada City burst with wildflowers and waterfalls each spring. South Yuba River State Park and the vast Spenceville Wildlife Area both offer gorgeous, dog-friendly trails worth a weekend trip.

Around Keswick Reservoir with your pup – Redding hikes

The Sacramento River Rail Trail near Redding follows a historic railroad route along turquoise Keswick Reservoir for 11 paved miles. The trail passes a 1923 tunnel and relics from the copper mining era.

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Get gushy with your puppy – Redding hikes

Waterfalls near Redding are flowing and swimming holes await. Hike behind the cascade at Hedge Creek Falls in Dunsmuir, then take your dog to see three levels of McCloud River Falls on a scenic round-trip hike.

Spring rambles in the South Bay

South of San Francisco, spring turns the hills green and the trails inviting. Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve offers 17 acres of off-leash fun, while the Uvas Canyon Waterfall Loop near Morgan Hill delivers waterfalls, footbridges and lush scenery.

Take a spring hike around Redding

Redding calls itself California's Trail Capital, with about 100 miles of dog-friendly paths in and around the city. Spring is ideal for hiking the Sacramento River Rail Trail, crossing the iconic Sundial Bridge and exploring McConnell Arboretum with your pup.

Choose Redding for new dog-friendly scenery, experiences

Redding and Upstate California offer a refreshing change of scenery for dogs and their people. Walk the Sacramento River Trail, marvel at Shasta Dam, explore Whiskeytown Lake, and chase waterfalls along the McCloud River.

Hop on a houseboat with your pup

A houseboat vacation means water, sun and quality time with your dog. Trinity Lake and Lake Don Pedro both offer dog-friendly houseboat rentals through Suntex Marinas, with fishing boats and pontoons available too. Here's what you need to know.

Road trip! explore a scenic byway

Fall is prime time for a scenic drive through California's mountains with your dog. Three standout routes cross the Sierra and Cascades, from the twisting Ebbetts Pass to Yosemite's Tioga Road and the 500-mile Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway.

A pedigreed playground for your pup

Fort Bragg Noyo Harbor Inn puts you steps from a fishing village, state park beaches, the Skunk Train, and Glass Beach. Off-leash dog areas at Noyo Beach and Seaside Beach make this Mendocino Coast stretch a pup paradise.

Woof it up with these scenic Shasta Cascade excursions

The eight-county Shasta Cascade region is packed with dog-friendly scenic drives and natural wonders. Take the Everitt Memorial Highway up Mount Shasta, gawk at Burney Falls, cruise the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway, or search for Bigfoot in Siskiyou County.