Mineral, California
Mineral, California offers some of the best trails and outdoor activities for those seeking scenic outdoor adventures. The top attraction is the Brokeoff Mountain Trail, a must-visit hiking route that stretches for 7.4 miles. This trail offers stunning views of Lassen Peak and Mount Shasta, along with the sight of a variety of unique rock formations. The trail is considered moderately difficult, making it suitable for most hikers. Nearby, you'll find the Mill Creek, a perfect spot for fishing and bird-watching. For those who enjoy winter sports, there's the Lassen Volcanic National Park, offering snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. These attractions make Mineral a top destination for outdoor activities.
Top Spots in and near Mineral
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Redding, California
Hilltop Trail Head to Sundial Bridge
4.02.27 mi / 167 ft gainHilltop Trail Head to Sundial Bridge is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Redding, California.Read more -
Redding, California
Arboretum Loop Trail
3.52.07 mi / 43 ft gainArboretum Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Redding, California.Read more -
Burney, California
Burney Falls
4.90.97 mi / 82 ft gainBurney Falls can be seen right from the parking area, but this scenic loop is a great hike for all levels of hiking ability. Heading out on this trail will take you to the base of this 129 foot tall waterfall. The Hike Burney Falls has a 1.3 mile loop trail that takes approximately 30 minutes ...Read more -
Burney, California
"Stand by Me" Bridge
4.0The "Stand by Me" bridge is located in Northern California about 20 miles north of Lassen National Forest and two and a half miles (2.4 mi) from Burney Falls at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park. The bridge is approximately 7.5 miles north of Burney, CA. From the town of Burney, take Hw...Read more -
Burney, California
Northshore Campground
The name of the campground, Northshore Campground, speaks for itself. It's located on the northern side of Lake Britton, across the water from the main state park camping area. This is nice for us as it's easier to get a spot, and it's much quieter. Campground Reservations It's a PG&E campgr...Read more -
Redding, California
Houseboat Lake Shasta
1 mi / 1 ft gainLake 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...Read more -
Susanville, California
Camp at Rocky Point Primitive Camping Area
Rocky Point has a bulletin board and toilet but no developed campsites. At Rocky Point visitors must pack in and pack out all trash and waste water. A vault toilet is on site. Campers like the opportunity to "circle the wagons" and set up where they want on a large open natural gravel flat nea...Read more
