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
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
 | Tehama County |  |
Bolam Creek Falls
Mt. Shasta,
CA
96067
Call Mt. Shasta Ranger Station at 530-926-4511 for more info. Bolam Creek is an amazing waterfall found on the north side if Mount Shasta. There is no easy access to the fall. Viewing the falls is possible from Bolam Creek and Bolam Moraine. *Not recommended for those without off-trail experience.*| | Siskiyou County | |
Boulder Creek Falls
14412 Kennedy Memorial Drive
Whiskeytown, CA 96095
530-246-1225
At over 138 feet tall, Boulder Creek Falls was thought to be the tallest waterfall in Whiskeytown National Park until the re-discovery of Whiskeytown Falls in 2004. With three cascades down a canyon covered in moss and ferns, you'll feel like you're in a dream.Driving Time: 15 mins / 9.44 miles from ReddingDistance: 2.25 miles (one way)Difficulty: ModerateWhiskeytown, CA 96095
530-246-1225
| | Shasta County | |
Boundary Trail - Kangaroo Segment National Recreation Trail
CA
0
(530) 493-1718
This trail provides spectacular views of the Red Butte and surrounding mountains. Southern exposure near the ridge top, good views, rough country, lots of rock and brush.(530) 493-1718
| | Siskiyou County | |
Brandy Creek Falls
14412 Kennedy Memorial Drive
Whiskeytown, CA 96095
530-246-1225
Brandy Creek Falls is one of the widest waterfalls in Whiskeytown National Park with five cascades that rush over the granite rock of the canyon. Here you will find the unique Indian Rhubarb displaying bright colors in spring and fall. This trail connects to Rich Gulch Trail. This waterfall is accessible by trail. A map of the trail to Brandy Creek Falls is available at the Whiskeytown Visitor Center. Driving Time: 15 mins/9.44 miles from…Whiskeytown, CA 96095
530-246-1225
| | Shasta County | |
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
| | Tehama County | |
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 | |
Bucks Summit/Four Trees Snowmobile Trail
39696 Hwy. 70
Quincy, CA 95971
530-238-0555
This is the main route offering connections to many of the loop trails and provides access to the resorts at Bucks Lake. This trail begins at the Bucks Summit Staging area and ends at the Four Trees Warming Hut. This is the main route offering connections to many of the loop trails and provides access to the resorts at Bucks Lake. Quincy, CA 95971
530-238-0555
| | Plumas County | |
Buenaventura Trail
Redding,
CA
0
This is a great, short, intermediate ride that could be turned into a longer ride by connecting on to the River Trail. Dogs ok on leash. Trail goes downhill toward the River Trail.Distance: 1.23 Miles (From Sacramento River Trail)Difficulty: Intermediate| | Shasta 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
| | Tehama County | |
