Redding, California - Your UpStateCA Adventure Hub!
With countless natural wonders, it can be difficult to pick where to start your UpStateCA journey. Fortunately, the city of Redding serves as a perfect home base for exploring all the region has to offer. Redding's diverse lodging options make it the perfect headquarters for any number of day trips throughout the regions, from exploring the stunning mountains of Lassen Volcanic National Park, exploring gold rush history at Shasta State Historic Park, or taking in Redding's unique mix of urban and natural beauty on the Sundial Bridge. No matter what you want to see, Redding has all the wonders of UpStateCA right outside your door!
Sundial Bridge
The Sundial Bridge is an architectural marvel! The glass decked pedestrian bridge reaches 217 feet into the sky and spans 710 feet across the Sacramento River.
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
This place has more than just a great name! The park is home to a lake, waterfalls, hiking trails, and more.
Lake Shasta Caverns National Natural Landmark
A trip to Shasta Caverns is ‘Three Adventures in One!’ Enjoy a tour of one of the most beautiful limestone caves in the USA!
Turtle Bay Exploration Park
Turtle Bay Exploration Park is home to a natural history museum, animal habitats, arboretum, and more!
Redding Attractions
Crystal Creek Falls
14412 Kennedy Memorial Drive
Whiskeytown, CA 96095
530-246-1225
The hike to the falls is very easy and the trail is mostly flat the whole way. This is a great hike for anyone looking for a less strenuous way to enjoy the great outdoors. This is the only manmade waterfall in Whiskeytown National Park. It was created from a diversion of Trinity River to Whiskeytown Lake. Driving Time: 26 mins/18.51 miles from Redding. Distance: .33 miles (one way). Difficulty: EasyWhiskeytown, CA 96095
530-246-1225
 | Shasta County |  |
Diestelhorst Bridge
2292 Benton Drive
Redding, CA 96001
This stunning 109-year-old bridge has stood the test of time and is one of Redding’s must-see, historical structures.Redding may be home to one of the most iconic bridges in California, but did you know that Redding also lays claim to having one of the very first automobile bridges ever built in the state? It’s called the “Diestelhorst Bridge” and it’s a true part of Redding’s rich architectural history.The bridge gets its unique name “Diestelhorst” (pronounced…Redding, CA 96001
| | Shasta County |
FB Trail (Francis Berg Trail)
Redding,
CA
96003
Enjoy beautiful views of Keswick Reservoir on this winding trail which takes you past a seasonal waterfall (access by side trails), a variety of historic roads, and mining features, including a very early mining site near the water access trail.Distance: 10.5 milesDifficulty: Easy with a few moderate climbs| | Shasta County |
Lassen Volcanic National Park
P.O. Box 100
Mineral, CA 96063
530-595-4444
Lassen Volcanic National Park is about one hour East of I-5 on Ca. State Hwy 36 or 44. Park amenities include: Camping, Fishing, Picnic Areas, Restrooms, Cross Country Skiing, Interpretive Trails, Parking, and Two Visitor Centers - one at each entrance to the park.Lassen Peak is one of many volcanoes-active, dormant, or extinct-that extend around the Pacific Ocean in a great Ring of Fire. This zone of volcanoes and earthquakes marks the edges of plates…Mineral, CA 96063
530-595-4444
| | Tehama County | |
Lema Ranch Trails
Redding,
CA
96003
Those walking the McConnel Foundation Lema Ranch trails will notice a diversity of plants, from graceful weeping willows, to manzanita, oak, and pine trees, and native grasses. Many species of wildlife can be spotted, including ducks, red-winged blackbirds, egrets, and woodpeckers. Otters and muskrats occasionally show themselves in the ponds. These serene, quiet paths among orchards, and views of mountain ranges are perfect for walkers and runners, but no pets, bicycles, or skateboards are allowed.…| | Shasta County | |
Mary Lake Park
1696 Lakeside Drive
Redding, CA 96001
Mary Lake Park, on the west side of Redding, is 29 developed acres with tree-lined walking trails winding their way around a man-made lake. Enjoy this walk with your dog and bring your binoculars for wildlife viewing. Distance: 0.7 mile loop. Difficulty: EasyRedding, CA 96001
| | Shasta County | |
McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
844 Sundial Bridge Drive
Redding, CA 96001
The Botanical Gardens portion of the McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is the newest addition to Turtle Bay Exploration Park. The Redding Arboretum, one of four organizations that merged to create Turtle Bay Exploration Park, along with its supporters, initially drove the development of a series of gardens. Turtle Bay inherited and embraced the plan to develop the site as seen today. Today the Gardens comprise 20 acres of mediterranean-climate display gardens, a children’s garden,…Redding, CA 96001
| | Shasta County | |
Potem Falls
Montgomery Creek,
CA
96065
530-275-1589
Potem Falls is accessible from highway 299-East heading toward Burney, take a left on Fenders Ferry Road to the trailhead. The fall is also accessible by boat by taking the Pit River arm on Shasta Lake. There is a 9 mile dirt road that leads to the pull out for Potem Falls. It is a fairly steep and difficult trail to get to the fall. There is a small rope swing, and a beach. 530-275-1589
| | Shasta County | |
Sacramento River National Recreation Trail
Redding,
CA
0
(530) 224-2157
The Sacramento River Trail crosses the world-famous Sundial Bridge in the heart of Redding, and the Sacramento River Rail Trail, which extends north all the way to Shasta Dam. The trail sits alongside an historic abandoned railway; both have been designated as National Recreation Trails in the National Trail System and together make up the Sacramento River National Recreation Trail. The winding trail is popular with locals and visitors alike who want to take a…(530) 224-2157
| | Shasta County | |
Shasta Dam/Shasta Lake Scenic Byway
Shasta Dam Blvd
Shasta Lake, CA 96019
530-365-7500
This byway is just seven miles north of Redding off of Interstate 5. It runs through the City of Shasta Lake which has all services. The byway begins at Shasta Dam Blvd. and Lake Blvd, and continues west to a vista point that affords the traveler a stunning view of the three Shastas, Shasta Dam, (tallest center overflow dam in the world), Shasta Lake, (California’s largest lake), and Mt. Shasta (14,179 feet). Many activities are available…Shasta Lake, CA 96019
530-365-7500
| | Shasta County |
