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Shasta Lake, CA

Shasta Lake, CA

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Clikapudi Trail, a dog-friendly hiking trail in Shasta Lake, California

Clikapudi Trail

If you choose to hike these trails in the summer, be sure and take plenty of water.

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Sacramento River Rail Trail, a dog-friendly hiking trail in Shasta Lake, California

Sacramento River Rail Trail

The BLM-managed Sacramento River Rail Trail is an 11-mile, non-motorized trail that was paved in 2010. It has little grade, with with elevations ranging from 577 to 808 feet.

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Shasta Dam, Shasta Lake

Shasta Dam

Shasta Dam, at 602 feet high and two-thirds of a mile long, is the second-largest concrete dam in the United States (Grand Coulee in Washington is the largest;…

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Shasta Lake, a dog-friendly lake in Shasta Lake, California

Shasta Lake

Shasta Lake is a dog-friendly lake or river spot in Shasta Lake in California’s Shasta Cascade.

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Skip the beach: 4 dog-friendly lake getaways

Skip the beach: 4 dog-friendly lake getaways

California's lakes are filling up from winter rains and the foothills are electric green. If you and your dog want warm spring weather without sandy crowds, head inland. Four dog-friendly lake getaways — Folsom, Clear Lake, Shasta, and Bass Lake — that deliver spring at…

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Dog lover’s guide to California’s state parks and lakes

Dog lover’s guide to California’s state parks and lakes

California's state parks offer lakeside romps and woodland strolls for leashed dogs. From splashing at Lake Tahoe and Folsom Lake to camping at Lake Oroville, here's your guide to trail etiquette, rules and the best pup-approved park adventures.

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Ruff recreation beckons in Redding

Ruff recreation beckons in Redding

Redding is adventure central for dogs and their people, with 225 miles of trails within 15 minutes of town. Explore Shasta-Trinity National Forest, walk the iconic Sundial Bridge, and follow the paved Sacramento River Trail all the way to Shasta Dam.

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Dog-friendly lakes not named “Tahoe”

Dog-friendly lakes not named “Tahoe”

Skip the Tahoe crowds and explore California's quieter dog-friendly lakes instead. From Clear Lake in Lake County to Big Bear, Shasta Lake and more, these alternatives offer great swimming, boating and shoreline fun with your pup.

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Make a splash on Shasta Lake

Make a splash on Shasta Lake

Shasta Lake, California's largest reservoir, offers 370 shoreline miles of dog-friendly fun near Redding. Rent boats, swim at sandy coves, hike the Sacramento River Trail, then enjoy patio dining and pet-welcoming hotels in town. Splash!Three rivers feed Shasta Lake, a recreational treasure.

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Three amazing dog-friendly road trips in California

Three amazing dog-friendly road trips in California

Three dog-friendly California road trips worth taking: Yosemite to Mammoth Lakes through the Eastern Sierra, Jenner to Leggett along the coast, and Redding to Mount Shasta through volcanic country. Each route features pet-friendly stops and stunning scenery.

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