Lake Shasta Caverns National Natural Landmark

Famous Sundial Bridge, Picturesque Lakes - A Recreational Paradise

California’s largest city north of Sacramento, Redding is a recreational hub boasting everything from world-class fishing on the renowned Sacramento River to the educational Turtle Bay Exploration Park. The internationally-renowned Sundial Bridge stretches over the Sacramento River as part of Redding’s 36-mile network of trails.

Shasta Lake, the largest lake in California, holds the title of “Houseboat Capitol of the World”. The lake was formed by Shasta Dam, the tallest center overflow dam in the world. Lake Shasta Caverns, dated at least 200 million years, are made entirely of limestone and feature every type of possible formation, including stalactites, stalagmites, soda straws, columns and flowstone.

Off Highway 44E is the northern entrance to Lassen Volcanic National Park. Just north of the park are the Subway Cave Lava Tubes, an underground, easily-explored volcanic phenomenon.

Redding  |  Shasta Lake  |  Anderson  |  Cottonwood  |  Fall River Mills  |  Burney

Lake Shasta Caverns National Natural Landmark

Enjoy a cruise across Shasta Lake, a bus ride to the cave entrance, and an informational tour of what some geologists consider one of the most beautiful limestone caves in the USA!

Shasta Lake and Shasta Dam

Shasta Lake is the largest recreational reservoir in California.  The lake is considered the “Houseboat Capital of the World” offering basic campers on pontoons, to floating luxury condominiums. Dam tours are free, available daily.

Sundial Bridge

Located in Redding, the Sundial Bridge is one of California's most unusual icons. This 720-foot long translucent glass pedestrian bridge spans the Sacramento River and is the trailhead for Redding's extensive Sacramento River National Recreation Trail.

Castle Crags State Park

Castle Crags State Park's awe-inspiring granite towers and spires were formed 200 million years ago by volcanic activity. While Crags Trail is a steep hike, perseverance is rewarded with breathtaking views of the crags and Mt. Shasta.

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Montgomery Creek, CA 96065
Lion Wash Falls is 14 feet of water falling in all directions, creating a very interesting look. The wide and shallow river drops off a cliff with a few different levels before coming to a large pool at the base. The waterfall is not visible from the easily accessible trail so keep your ears open to lead the way. Driving Time: 48 mins/39 miles from Redding. Difficulty: Easy
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If strolling through the backcountry with little or no company is a goal, then this route promises to deliver. Naming this route the Manzanita Creek Trail can be a tad deceptive as the path avoids the namesake creek for all but the final stretch of the nearly 5-mile journey to the head of the canyon below Crescent Cliff. 
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When the sky is clear and the snow is pristine, fortunate snowshoers can revel in the beautiful scenery as they travel the easy, short loop on the level terrain around Manzanita Lake. A prettier sight than a winter view of Lassen Peak across Manzanita Lake after a fresh dusting of snow is hard to imagine. 
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Hike the Manzanita Lake trail, an easy, mostly flat trail that wraps around the lake. Great for birdwatchers, wildflower enthusiasts, and families. You can pick up this loop trail from the boat launch area, or behind the Loomis Museum. Distance: 1.5 miles Difficulty: Easy
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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: Easy
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McConnell Arboretum and 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,…
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Lassen Volcanic National Park, CA 96063
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Mill Creek Falls is the highest waterfall in Lassen Volcanic National Park with a drop of 75 feet. It is at the junction of East Sulphur and Bumpass creeks. Because of the surrounding forest and rugged terrain there are only two or three points from which it can be photographed.The trail descends to the crossing of West Sulphur Creek, crosses an open hillside and follows through forested areas to the falls. Deer are likely to…
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Most of the trail passes through quiet forest, which thins enough occasionally to allow fine views of Chaos Crags and Lassen Peak. Winter enthusiasts can enjoy the first 3.25 miles of the Nobles Emigrant Trail from Manzanita Lake to Sunflower Flat on a marked route, returning to the lake on the snow-covered Lassen Park Road. Most of the trail passes through quiet forest.
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Montgomery Creek, CA 96065
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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.  
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This hike starts off following the gentle grade of the Lassen Park Road but then rises sharply and climbers are forced to overcome 1,000 feet of elevation in one mile. The first half of your journey to Ridge Lakes follows the gentle grade of the Lassen Park Road, gaining a mere 200 vertical feet in 0.75 mile. The second half is a different story altogether with elevation inclines becoming much more challenging.
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