Round Mountain, California

The Round Mountain hiking trail in California is a must-visit for outdoor adventures. This moderate difficulty trail offers scenic views of the surrounding landscape, including stunning rock formations and a clear, sparkling river. The trail is well-maintained and marked, making it accessible for both beginners and seasoned hikers. Along the way, you might spot local wildlife and unique plant species. The trail ends at a beautiful lake, perfect for a picnic or a refreshing dip on a hot day. The trail is top-rated among hikers for its natural beauty and diverse terrain. It's one of the best trails and outdoor activities in and near Round Mountain.

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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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Shasta County, California
Magee Peak & Crater Peak

7.19 mi / 2887 ft gain

The trail to Magee Peak and Crater Peak makes for a fairly strenuous hike (mostly due to altitude). This USFS out-and-back trail has incredible views of the major peaks in the Northern California & Southern Oregon. Take in a spectacular close-up of Lassen NP and great views of Shasta, Castl...
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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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Burney, California
Burney Falls

4.9

0.97 mi / 82 ft gain

Burney 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 ...
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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...
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Burney, California
"Stand by Me" Bridge

4.0

The "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...
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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
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
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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Shingletown, California
Manzanita Lake Loop

4.0

1.88 mi / 121 ft gain

Manzanita Lake Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Old Station, California.
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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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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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Old Station, California
Subway Cave Lava Tubes

5.0

0.65 mi / 33 ft gain

The Subway Cave Lava Tube is located at Old Station in the Lassen National Forest. About 26 miles south of Burney, CA. If coming from the North, it is on Highway 89 (Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway) on your left right before Highway 44. If coming from Redding, about 60 miles away, you would enter th...
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McCloud, California
McCloud Middle Falls Short Trail

3.0

0.79 mi / 85 ft gain

McCloud Middle Falls Short Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near McCloud, California.
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