Redding California

Admiring the view at Castle Crags State Park

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Snowy peaks at Lassen Volcanic National Park

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Relaxing under the mist at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park

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Cycling amid fall foliage on the Sacramento River National Recreation Trail

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Kayaking in the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

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Hiking in Lassen Volcanic National Park

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Ruins of old Shasta City in Shasta State Historic Park

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Taking in the scenery at the Whiskeytown Lake lookout

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Spring

12 - 28 ºC

Summer

17 - 36 ºC

Fall

6 - 19 ºC

Winter

4 - 16 ºC

January

3 - 14 ºC

February

4 - 16 ºC

March

6 - 18 ºC

April

8 - 22 ºC

May

12 - 28 ºC

June

17 - 33 ºC

July

19 - 37 ºC

August

17 - 37 ºC

September

14 - 33 ºC

October

10 - 26 ºC

November

5 - 18 ºC

December

3 - 13 ºC

Major Airports:

Redding (RDD)
States:

California

An unspoiled canvas for outdoor recreation

Redding, the center of the Shasta Cascade Region, is the largest city north of California’s capital city of Sacramento, and just a short three-hour drive north of San Francisco. The region covers eight counties that comprise 25 percent of California’s landmass and 2 percent of California’s population. Look at this area as being the size of Austria, but with 7 percent of Austria’s population, meaning this is an unspoiled canvas for outdoor recreation. Think crystal-clear lakes and rivers with breathtaking views and mountains bursting with trails; all of it is waiting for you to explore. The area also has five nationally designated parks, landmarks or monuments, and nine state parks, all without the congestion of other California locations.

Must-See Icons

Mount Shasta, an imposing sight at 4,322 meters, is one hour north of Redding and is the place for families to snow ski in the winter and hike in the summer. Mount Shasta is a great location for soon-to-be serious mountain climbers to begin the sport.

Lassen Volcanic National Park is one hour east of Redding. If you’d like to drive through, most years the park is open June through September, and depending on snowfall, it may open as early as May and stay open as late as October. You can visit the museums and enjoy ranger-led hikes year-round.

McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park is a sight to see, with falls that never dry out, even in August. Spend a fun afternoon hiking around the falls and picnicking at Lake Britton, which is fed by streams stemming from the falls.

Lava Beds National Monument is about three hours northeast of Redding in both Siskiyou and Modoc counties. The volcanic caves of the area can be explored by anyone. Bring your sneakers, flashlight and a light sweatshirt; the caves are cool compared to the outside air.

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is home to Whiskeytown Lake, where you can take free ranger-led kayak trips, hike to various waterfalls or explore single-track bike trails. Interested in riding horseback or just want to see horses? Spend some time along the equestrian trails at Whiskeytown.

Local Charms

Whether you’re traveling with family and friends or alone, you will want to spend some time in Redding exploring Lake Shasta Caverns, Shasta Dam, Turtle Bay Exploration Park and the Historic Cascade Theatre. From June through August, Redding offers free movies in its various local parks; bring a chair or blanket and watch movies with the locals.

Another favorite pastime is to walk the Sacramento River National Recreation Trail starting at the Sundial Bridge, a cable-stayed, glass-bottom pedestrian bridge designed by “starchitect” Santiago Calatrava.