Shasta Cascade

Siskiyou County is an authentic pocket of rural America filled with historic towns and stunning scenery. Hike with your dog along scenic vistas. Climb Mt. Shasta, the second highest volcano on the west coast. Backpack the Pacific Crest Trail and search for Bigfoot!

Trinity County is a large, rugged and mountainous, heavily forested county in the northwestern part of the California, along the Trinity River and within the Salmon/Klamath Mountains. With a county area of 3200 square miles and not a single stoplight to slow you down, there is plenty to keep you and your dog busy

Butte County is the thundering of 410-foot Feather Falls and a sip of Sierra Nevada brew straight from the source. It is the mystical hanging cascades at Phantom Falls and the buttery taste of olive oil from 100-year-old trees... and one of the most dog-friendly places in California.

Tehama County lies midway between Sacramento and the Oregon border and offers the ultimate in healthful, leisurely living. It is a central point of widespread recreational areas which provide hiking for you and your dog, camping, horseback riding, bicycling, boating, hunting and fishing.

Lassen County is an outdoor paradise, where the beautiful Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountains meet the desert of the Great Basin. You can water ski or fish for the world-renowned trout at Eagle Lake, surrounded by mountains covered with standing pines. Winter visitors enjoy cross-country and downhill skiing areas, and snowshoe hikes in Lassen Volcanic National Park and Lassen National Forest.

Plumas County is a four-season vacation destination. The fall color rivals Vermont and New Hampshire, the mountains are a great backgrop for winter snow activities, and in spring and summer there's lots of hiking and invitiing mountain lakes for you and your dog to explore.

Lake Shasta, a popular destination for houseboaters, is California's second largest lake. Mount Shasta's magnificent colossus of four volcanic cones is visible from 110 miles away, and the peak is snow-capped even in summer.

Modoc County is the home of many of California's best kept outdoor secrets: the South Warner Mountain Wilderness, Surprise Valley, Devil's Garden, ghost towns, Fandango Pass, the Modoc National Wildlife Refuge, the Lava Beds National Monument, and more

Redding, the jumping off point to the Shasta/Cascade region, is a DogTrekker paradise. It’s home to Shasta Cascade’s most impressive manmade landmark, the Sundial Bridge that spans the Sacramento River and part of a 16-mile, dog-friendly paved trail that runs along the river from Redding to Shasta Dam.

Northern California’s eight-county Shasta Cascade region is lean on population but incredibly rich in recreational opportunity.

Seven national forests, three mountain ranges, a national park, a national monument, two national wilderness areas, 15 state parks, countless lakes, the city of Redding and some of the West’s most acclaimed fishing streams put the region high on the list of possibilities for outdoor-oriented vacationing with your dog.

Dog-friendly hotels and resorts dot a region that encompasses Plumas, Lassen, Modoc, Tehama, Siskiyou, Trinity, Shasta and Butte counties.

By land or by lake with Redding as a basecamp

Exploring Shasta State Historic Park. Photo by Choose Redding.

Much of what makes California great—rugged mountains, serene lakes, top-shelf food and wine, culture, and community charm—anchors the Redding and UpState CA experience. This wide-open wonderland is dotted with all kinds of activities. Hike storied Shasta Cascade trails. Marvel at magnificent waterfalls. Get travel tips from the locals over happy hour drinks. Then, overnight in Redding and enjoy new northern California adventures tomorrow. more »

Redding hotels for hounds and the humans who follow

Maya checks into the Sheraton Redding Hotel. Photo by Dave Kendrick.

In a region with so many dog-friendly adventures, it’s only natural that lodging properties would roll out the red carpet for pups. In Redding, hotels, motels, B&Bs and RV parks offer thoughtful amenities ranging from water bowls to dog beds to menus for four-legged travelers. Best of all, these comfortable accommodations are just minutes from the trails, lakes, museums and restaurants that make this place so special. more »

Fresh air and tail-waggin’ good trails in Redding

Maya walking on the Sacramento River Trail. Photo by Roxanne Kendrick.

DogTrekkers know Redding as “California’s Trail Capital,” thanks to 225 miles of trails found within 15 miles of town. Most of those miles welcome furry best friends, and many are within minutes of Redding’s lodging properties. From the Sacramento River Trail, which samples the region’s diverse urban and rural landscapes, to flat paths winding through oak woodlands at Clover Creek Preserve, your biggest challenge will be choosing where to explore first. more »

First time paws-ing in Redding?

Doggie menu at Mosaic. Photo by Sheraton Redding Hotel at the Sundial Bridge.

If you’re new to Redding and the eight-county UpState CA region, start at the Shasta Cascade Welcome Center that’s just down the road in Anderson. Open daily and packed with free maps, brochures, exhibits, geocaching guidance, gifts and even a waterfall pond with wild trout, it's your gateway to the area’s experiences. The DogTrekker team has also outlined a few of our favorite dog-friendly outings for first-time Redding visitors. more »

Choose Redding for new dog-friendly scenery, experiences

Maya resting below Whiskeytown Falls. Photo by Dave Kendrick.

Want to make tracks somewhere new with your pup? Upstate California holds many tail-wagging surprises. The city of Redding is the gateway to this big, diverse and largely dog-friendly region. A river runs through it —the Sacramento River, to be exact— and the Sacramento River National Recreation Trail is the place to start exploring. more »