Junction, California

Junction, California is known for its stunning beauty. From scenic trails to outdoor adventures, this area is a true nature-lover's paradise. The best trails include the Junction Trail, a 4.5 mile out-and-back trail with incredible views, and the White Ledge Trail, a 7.2 mile loop with a variety of terrain. For those looking for a more leisurely activity, the Junction City Park is the perfect spot for a picnic. For a more adventurous experience, the nearby Chalk Bluffs offer a variety of activities including rock climbing and rappelling. So come explore and discover the awe-inspiring attractions this area has to offer.

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Redding, California
Hilltop Trail Head to Sundial Bridge

4.0

2.27 mi / 167 ft gain

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

3.5

2.07 mi / 43 ft gain

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

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 Shas...
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Redding, California
Houseboat Lake Shasta

1 mi / 1 ft gain

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...
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Shasta County, California
Hike Kanaka Peak

4.5

3.5 mi / 1100 ft gain

Head to the Peltier Bridge Campground after entering Whiskeytown National Recreation Area and then go 1.1 miles along the road through the campground until you reach the trailhead for Kanaka Peak. The road from the campground is open from late spring to late fall, otherwise hikers will need to pa...
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Shasta County, California
Hike to the top of South Fork Mountain

5 mi / 4181 ft gain

Starting from the Kanaka Peak Trailhead, follow the Kanaka Peak Trail all the way, continuing on past the Peltier Trail Junction and the Kanaka Cutoff Trail Junction until the trail begins to head east (about 2-2.5 miles from the trailhead) and there is a gently sloping hill on your right that is...
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Igo, California
Hike to Brandy Creek Falls in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

5.0

3 mi / 500 ft gain

My favorite hike in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. From the visitor center you will take Kennedy Memorial Drive towards the dam, make a left at Brandy Creek Road. At a junction for Sheep camp/Shasta Bally make a left. You will arrive at the trailhead. This hike follows a beautiful stream t...
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French Gulch, California
Hike to Crystal Creek Falls in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

0.6 mi

From Redding pass the visitor center on highway 299 and pass the lake. Make a left turn on to Crystal Creek Road. Follow this road for about 2 miles. There will be signs to make a left turn to Crystal Creek Falls. This is less of a hike and more of a walk. The trail is paved. It is less than a ha...
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French Gulch, California
Hike to Whiskeytown Falls in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

2.8 mi / 787 ft gain

Coming from Redding pass the visitor center and heading down highway 299. Make a left turn on Crystal Creek Road. Drive about 3.75 miles and on your left will be the Mills Creek Trailhead. Start hiking. You will start headed downhill towards the creek. You will cross Crystal Creek on a footbridge...
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Round Mountain, California
Explore Potem Falls

3.7

0.5 mi

Park in the pull-out on Fenders Ferry Road. There you will find the Potem Falls trailhead. The hike is only 0.5 miles long--you'll likely spend more time enjoying the falls than getting there! Bring your swim gear if you want to jump in the pool. Trail is dog friendly and open March-October.
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Montgomery Creek, California
Hatchet Falls (Lion Slide)

2.5

About 45 min outside of Redding, California is this breathtaking waterfall, with being a relatively short hike makes it fun for all ages. The hike takes about 5 minutes from the road. Finding Hatchet Falls (aka Lion Slide) from the road are another story, with these falls not being marked anywher...
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Trinity Center, California
Camp at Hayward Flat on Trinity Lake

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. The...
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Douglas City, California
Camp at Steel Bridge Campground

Steel Bridge is located along the Trinity River. About three miles east of Douglas City on State Highway 299, turn north onto Steel Bridge Road and go about 2 miles to the campground.This campground is open from Mid-May until winter weather forces closure. The campground is home to 12 camping s...
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Shingletown, California
Hike the Chaos Crags Trail

3.8 mi / 915 ft gain

Manzanita Lake campground is located about 1/2 mile past the Northwest entrance of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The trailhead is located just before the campground sites about 0.1 mile off of the main road and marked with a sign (including a map) and a few parking spaces. The trail starts o...
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Shasta County, California
Photograph Lassen Peak

4.8

Located in Northern California, Lassen Volcanic National Park is an astoundingly beautiful, diverse, yet under-appreciated park in the national park system.Manzanita Lake, located at the northwest park entrance, holds the largest campground in the park, and affords a gorgeous, photograph worthy v...
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Shasta County, California
Camp out at Manzanita Lake Cabins in Lassen Volcanic NP

Deep in the Lassen National Forest is the beautiful and surprisingly one of the least visited National Parks, Lassen Volcanic National Park. On the north entrance of the park, you will find the beautiful Manzanita Lake Cabins and Campground with the gorgeous blue lake in the foreground. Getting ...
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