Lassen Volcanic National Park

Hiking and Biking Trails

The Shasta Cascade Region offers an abundance of prime backpacking and hiking areas. Just check any map of the Northstate and virtually anywhere you look is going to be public lands or close to public land. The eight National Forests and numerous wilderness areas in the Shasta Cascade Region all offer fantastic trails. Besides going out on your own, there are several reputable guide services in the Shasta Cascade Region. These can provide a once-in-a-lifetime family experience using either horses or llamas for carrying those camping essentials, or take the avid fisherman or hunter to a remote locale they would never find on their own.

For specific information about public lands, review the public lands pages on this site and contact those agencies which manage the area you are considering for your back country experience. Remember to pack your camera, a few snacks, and plenty of water, and as always, tread lightly!

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5396
Redding, CA 0
This is a great, short, intermediate ride that could be turned into a longer ride by connecting on to the River Trail. Dogs ok on leash. Trail goes downhill toward the River Trail.Distance: 1.23 Miles (From Sacramento River Trail)Difficulty: Intermediate
Shasta County
5392
21820 Lassen National Park Hwy
Mineral, CA 96063
Bumpass Hell was named after an early settler who severely burned a leg after falling into a boiling pool. The hydro thermal features can be reached today from a well-marked 1.5 mile trail that starts from a parking area opposite Lake Helen. A visit to Lassen is not complete without a stop at Bumpass Hell.The trail is quite easy, though the altitude (8,000 feet) can make the trail seem moderately difficult. Hiking boots are recommended…
Tehama County
5379
20022 Castle Creek Rd
Castella, CA 96017
With 28 miles of hiking trails, everyone can enjoy a mild stroll or an invigorating adventure. From the Vista Point parking area, a quarter mile accessible trail leads visitors to Vista Point where there are dramatic views of Castle Crags, Mount Shasta, and nearby Grays Rocks. Gentle and shaded, the mile long Root Creek Trail guides hikers along an accessible path to a year round flowing creek.The most popular and challenging route is the Crags…
Shasta County
5389
Chamise Peak Trail
Redding, CA 96003
If you want a 360 degree view of all things Shasta (Shasta Dam, Shasta Lake, Mount Shasta and City of Shasta Lake), look no further. This highest spot atop the mountainous spine separating Keswick Reservoir from the City of Shasta Lake, affords expansive views of the upper Sacramento Valley, the Sacramento River canyon below Shasta Dam and the western mountains. The trail is 2.4 miles, open to both hiking and mountain biking, and dog friendly! Distance:…
Shasta County
5393
21820 Lassen National Park Hwy
Mineral, CA 96063
Climbs gently throughforest before opening to the thinly forested edge of Chaos Jumbles. The trail continues down a steep path to the lake wich is often dry in the summer. Trailhead 0.1 miles after turnouff to Manzanita Lake Campground.Distance: 4.0 milesDifficulty: Moderately Strenuous
Lassen County
2693
I-5 to Shasta Dam
Redding, CA 0
530-244-2100
Chappie-Shasta is a treasure trove of OHV adventures, with over 200 miles of roads and trails running through this 55,000-acre site. It is managed cooperatively by the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service. Uses include shooting, off-highway vehicle use, picnicking, hang gliding, swimming, horseback riding, and mountain bike riding, gold panning and hunting. Parts of this area are used for competitive events, mountain bike races, off-road motorcycle races, archery competition and related…
Shasta County
5394
Redding, CA 0
The Churn Creek trails take walkers through a classic blue oak woodland, with manzanita and gray pine. Sections of the trail meander by Churn Creek where the terrain is riparian with willows, valley oak, western redbud, and cottonwoods.Distance: 4.5 Mile LoopDifficulty: Flat and Rolling
Shasta County
5376
21820 Lassen National Park Hwy
Mineral, CA 96063
An exposed path of loose cinders skirts the Fantastic Lava Beds, and the Painted Dunes, before climbing steeply to the summit. The trail continues into the crater and offers spectacular views of Lassen and the eastern park. The trail head starts on the southwest side of Butte Lake boat ramp.Distance: 2 miles (One Way)Difficulty: Strenuous
Lassen County
5377
Redding, CA 0
“There’s gold in the hills of California!” Very soon after the discovery of gold in 1848 near Sutter’s Mill, Major Pierson B. Reading discovered gold on Clear Creek. The result was a creek turned upside down. Due to the wildly successful efforts to restore its salmon runs, Clear Creek now hosts increasing numbers of spawning fall Chinook salmon. The best place to see spawning is at the Clear Creek Gorge Overlook. If it is not…
Shasta County
5553
Clear Creek National Recreation Trail
CA 0
(503) 493-1718
The Clear Creek NRT provides a North-South link through the center of the Siskiyou Wilderness. The trail starts at Youngs Valley to the north and follows along Clear Creek for 22 miles and provides access to great swimming and camping areas.
Siskiyou County
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