Northern California: Things To Do And Places To See & Explore

The Shasta Cascade Region is your gateway to outdoor adventure. With towering mountains, pristine lakes and rivers, cascading waterfalls, seven National Forests, eight National and State Parks, and thousands of acres of wilderness, the recreational opportunities are endless. Travel along one of the region's Scenic Byways to experience the area's breathtaking scenery and discover historical points of interest. Make life-long memories with friends and family experiencing a variety of activities and attractions that you can only find throughout the Shasta Cascade Region. Spend a weekend relaxing on the lake houseboating, hiking a volcano, fly fishing in a world class river, along with a variety of other activities that are waiting to be experienced.

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Grizzly Lake Falls

Trinity Alps, CA 96031
530-623-2121

Please call the Weaverville Ranger Station for info at 530-623-2121. The hike to the falls is 2-3 miles.

Trinity County

Grizzly Loop Snowmobile Trail

39696 Hwy. 70
Quincy, CA 95971
530-238-0555

This trail affords great views of the lakes and the Feather River Canyon.Grizzly Loop begins 1.1 miles west of the intersection of the Bucks Summit/Four Trees and Big Creek. The trail follows along the shoreline of Bucks Lake and lower Bucks Lake. Great views of the lakes and the Feather River Canyon.

Plumas County

Grizzly Summit Snowmobile Trail

39696 Hwy. 70
Quincy, CA 95971
530-238-0555

When time is an issue or when snow is sparse in the lower elevations, this is a very popular alternate route for the Gravel Range Loop. This trail offers a cutoff route connecting the Gravel Range loop with the Bucks Summit/Four Trees Trail.

Plumas County

Hall Creek Falls

Montgomery Creek, CA 0

Hall Creek Falls travels down a unique landscape of smooth rocks, almost like a giant waterslide. The waterfall begins with a 40 foot drop to the mountainside, where it curves back and forth down the mountain with small pools along its decent. This waterfall is strenuously accessible.

Shasta County

Hartman Bar National Recreation Trail

CA 0
(530) 534-6500

Get away from the hustle and bustle to relax in the shade of a maple tree. The Hartman Bar National Recreation Trail offers a beautiful setting for a day or a weekend of fun.Hartman Bar Trail has two entry points on either side of the Middle Fork of the Feather River drainage, and the trail descends down to a suspension bridge that crosses the river. The nation's record Ponderosa pine tree can be found adjacent…

Plumas County

Hatchet Creek Falls

Montgomery Creek, CA 96065
530-335-2777

Hatchet Creek Falls is an amazing place. There are actually 4 fallen trees that have planted themselves in the swimming hole, but the "hatchet handle" tree sits directly in the fall itself. The trail leading to the fall is moderate, but fairly short. There is also a trail that leads to the top of the falls. This fall is popular in the summer. Fall is a great time for photography. *Do not follow Google Maps to…

Shasta County

Heart Lake

CA 0

This lake is located in Section 24, T39N, R5W. Drive to Castle Lake, about 11 miles from the town of Mt. Shasta, on the paved Castle Lake Road, which is usually open on Memorial Day. From Castle Lake, go about a mile south, then there is a faint trail southwest to Heart Lake.Fair fishing for small Brook Trout. The lake sometimes freezes, which can kill the fish. There is a very small pond on the…

Siskiyou County

Heart Lake National Recreation Trail

CA 0
(530) 258-5165

Heart Lake Trail is in the shadow of Lassen Volcanic National Park and passes through stands of white and red fir trees. There are also several meadows and two creeks that one will encounter on this trail.

Shasta County

Hedge Creek Falls

Dunsmuir, CA 96025
530-926-4511

Just north of Dunsmuir is one of the loveliest walks you could ever imagine. Approximately 1-mile roundtrip this hike is down the winding, serene path, leading to beautiful Hedge Creek Falls. There is a little cave behind the fall where you can look through the fall into the beautiful forest.

Siskiyou County

Hidden Falls

Oroville , CA 0

Hidden Falls can be found on Table Mountain, just outside of Oroville and southeast of Redding. This tiered waterfall is hard to capture, due to cliffs and sharp angles, but the main drop is about 70 ft of falling water, and is worth the find.

Butte County

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