Other hikes
Sacramento River Rail Trail
Shasta Lake
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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Redding
Salt Creek Trail in Redding, Shasta County, is a scenic pathway that links the Westside Trail system to the Middle Creek Trail.
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Shasta Lake
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; Hoover in Nevada is third) and forms the largest reservoir in California.
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Portola
In the serene landscapes of Portola, Sierra Springs Trailer Resort offers a tranquil retreat for both two-legged and four-legged guests. This hidden gem...
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Quincy
This rewarding, easy, short hike leads you through one of the northernmost lake basins in the Sierra Nevada. The Silver Lake cirque is a broad, mile-wide, ice-sculpted bowl spread out below Spanish Peak and the Sierra crest.
Read moreSugarloaf Creek Trail- Shasta
Redding
Located in Redding, Shasta County, the Sugarloaf Creek Trail at Shasta Lake offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
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Redding
Located in Redding, Shasta County, the Turtle Bay East Trail offers a delightful outdoor experience for both hikers and their furry companions.
Read moreWhiskeytown Falls
Whiskeytown
Whiskeytown Falls is a series of cascades which drop 220 feet as the east fork of Crystal Creek winds down the slope of Shasta Bally. The falls are...
Read moreWillow Lake to Terminal Geyser
Chester
Willow Lake to Terminal Geyser Trail is a 4.4 mile out and back trail located near Chester, California and is rated as moderate. This popular hike begins at Willow Lake, northwest of Chester.
Read moreYellow Creek Trail
Belden
Yellow Creek Trail, located near Belden in the Santa Clara County area of the San Francisco Bay, offers a delightful outdoor experience for hikers and their furry companions.
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Choose Redding. Meet outside the meeting
This summer, choose Redding, where every gathering becomes a memory in the making. Set along the Sacramento River and framed by Northern California’s forests and lakes, Redding offers an unhurried place to connect. Here, the agenda is yours to…
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Top five off-the-beaten-path dog hikes in Shasta Cascade
Most Shasta Cascade hike lists start and end with Burney Falls, Whiskeytown Falls and Lake Siskiyou Trail. Fine hikes — but not the only ones. Here are five dog-friendly trails from our DogTrekker directory that don’t crowd the Google results…
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ADA accessible dog-friendly trails in Shasta Cascade
California’s Shasta Cascade region — a rugged landscape of volcanic peaks, alpine lakes, and thundering waterfalls — might seem like territory reserved for the most agile hikers. But tucked among the towering pines and wild rivers, we’ve found a collection…
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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…
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Book your next play-cation in Redding
Surrounded by mountains with miles of pet-friendly hiking and biking trails, a river running through it and nine national and state parks at its doorstep, Redding is an outdoor paradise for dog-friendly vacations. Discover the best trails, lakes, parks and…
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New for you: DogTrekker’s ulti-mutt spring event guide
Spring brings a packed calendar of dog-friendly events across California, from fun runs and beach festivals to wine tastings and costume parades. Many raise funds for animal welfare organizations, so you and your pup can play while making a positive…
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