A World of Outdoor Adventure at Your Finger Tips
The Shasta Cascade region offers a 4 season wonderland just waiting for you to enjoy. Springtime hosts a vast array of wildflowers and overflowing waterfalls to photograph, summer's heat can be relieved in one of the many local lakes or avoided altogether with a short drive to a volcanic hike. Fall offers glorious weather for bike riding along the Sacramento River Trail, while winter offers skiing, snowshoeing, and even outdoor ice skating. Regardless of your desired climate, year round there is something for everyone to enjoy in the Shasta Cascade Wonderland.
Outdoor Adventure Road Trips in UpState CA
All UpState CA Outdoor Recreation
Battle Creek Falls
Mineral ,
CA
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At 16 feet tall and varying in width throughout the year, Battle Creek Falls has a unique look due to the array of bedrock that shapes the waterfall ledge. Adjacent to its base is an interesting old powerhouse. This waterfall is easily accessible by trail and road.  | Tehama County |  |
Boiling Springs Lake
21820 Lassen National Park Hwy
Mineral, CA 96063
A number of steam vents are located under Boiling Springs Lake, keeping the temperature of the lake around 125 degrees. The mud pots on the southeast shore are among the best in the park. The trail crosses a meadow and then goes through forest to the lake and around it. Trees include incense-cedar, ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, white fir, sugar pine, and others. A variety of wildflowers are found and it is a good area to…Mineral, CA 96063
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Brokeoff Mountain Snowshoeing Trail
21820 Lassen National Park Hwy
Mineral, CA 96063
530-595-4444
From this trail a vast area of the surrounding landscape as well as nearby park landmarks are visible. At 10,457 feet, Lassen Peak has the premier views of any to be had within the park. However, the vistas from the summit of Lassen Park’s second highest point are nearly as wonderful.Mineral, CA 96063
530-595-4444
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Brokeoff Mountain Trail
21820 Lassen National Park Hwy
Mineral, CA 96063
For sheer beauty and rugged mountain scenery the Brokeoff trail is one of the best in Lassen. The trail climbs steadily through open meadows and forest for two miles and then through scattered hemlocks and finally above timberline to the top. At the west end of the mountain just before the last half mile of the climb, there is a good view of Mt. Shasta. From the top of the mountain there are good views…Mineral, CA 96063
| | Tehama County | |
Bumpass Hell National Recreation Trail
21820 Lassen National Park Hwy
Mineral, CA 96063
Bumpass Hell was named after an early settler who severely burned a leg after falling into a boiling pool. The hydro thermal features can be reached today from a well-marked 1.5 mile trail that starts from a parking area opposite Lake Helen. A visit to Lassen is not complete without a stop at Bumpass Hell.The trail is quite easy, though the altitude (8,000 feet) can make the trail seem moderately difficult. Hiking boots are recommended…Mineral, CA 96063
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Deadhorse Falls
Lassen National Forest,
CA
96063
Dead Horse Falls is a hidden jewel in Lassen National Forest. This very beautiful waterfall drops 60 ft. on small Dead Horse Creek, into a deep and pretty little gorge. Driving Time: 1 hour 29 mins/73.14 miles from Redding. Difficulty: Easy| | Tehama County | |
Deer Creek Falls
Chester,
CA
96020
This short and powerful waterfall ascends 18 feet to a punchbowl water hole at it's base. Visible throughout the year, this waterfall is bypassed by a fish ladder which diverts from the waterfall and is noticeably reduced in late summer. Deer Creek Falls provides a great opportunity for swimming and kayaking and is easily accessible. Driving Time: 1 hour 47 mins/97.88 miles from Redding. Difficulty: Easy| | Tehama County | |
Forest Lake Loop Snowshoeing Trail
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530-595-4444
This trail is best for more experienced snowshoers as the marked Nordic trail through dense forest can be extremely hard to follow at times. Forest Lake sees relatively few visitors in the summer as the shallow lake offers no swimming or fishing and has a rather healthy population of mosquitoes. 530-595-4444
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Ides Cove Loop National Recreation Trail
CA
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(503) 934-1167
The Ides Cove Trail extends approximately 9 miles. The hiker will pass through open scattered timber, meadow-type vegetation and have views of the Sacramento Valley, Cottonwood Creek Canyon and the North Yolla Bolly Peaks.From the trailhead, you travel northwest. After about a half miles distance, turn west at the trail junction and travel about another mile to Square Lake. It’s only about another mile from Square Lake to Long Lake. It’s about 2 miles to…(503) 934-1167
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Lassen Peak National Recreation Trail
CA
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(530) 595-4480
The trail to the top of Lassen Peak begins at the peak parking area at an elevation of 8500 feet. The popular trail is 2.5 miles one-way to the summit. There are many fantastic vistas of the park and surrounding areas from the trail. The summit provides one of the most spectacular views of the Devastated Area. This view is the best vantage point to contemplate the power of the 1914-17 eruptions. The lingering rotten-egg…(530) 595-4480
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