Backbone Ridge Trail

Lake Shasta sits at the foot of infamous Mt Shasta, past the major Northern California city of Redding. From the Bay Area you can count on at least a 3.5 hour drive to get to waters edge, but the drive goes by quickly just cruising on HWY 5. There are multiple Marinas on Shasta but the largest is at Bridge Bay, ironically located right where HWY 5 crosses over Lake Shasta. There are multiple di...

Shasta Campground offers 27 tent/trailer campsites, picnic tables, paved loop road, vault toilets, OHV staging area, potable water, and fire rings. To get to the campground head along Keswick Reservoir, below Shasta Dam.  Take I-5 north from Redding about 10 miles to Shasta Dam Blvd.  Follow Shasta Dam Blvd. to Shasta Dam (dam hours are 6AM to 10PM), cross the dam, turn left and follow the road...

The Flanagan Trail to Chamise Peak is a family-friendly hike with moderate slopes and excellent views. The trail winds through shaded woodland, offering glimpses of Shasta Dam, Lassen, and the Sacramento River. Though long, it’s manageable for all ages, with a bench halfway up and a picnic table at the peak. However, there are no restrooms or water stations available. The trailhead begins ...

We drove all around Trinity Lake and this was the best campground we found! Located right on Trinity Lake you will find Hayward Flat Campground.  From Weaverville California you will follow highway 3 north about 20 miles. Then take a right on Hayward Flat road two miles. Boom, you are there.  There are 98 camp spots scattered within the camp site. Water fossetts and bathrooms easily accessible ...

Hilltop Trail Head to Sundial Bridge is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Redding, California.

Arboretum Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Redding, California.