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

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(530) 233-5811

Highgrade National Recreation Trail is 5.5 miles long. Elevations range from 7,100 to 7,800 ft in this high elevation forest setting.The Modoc National Forest segment of the Back Country Discovery Trails is about 200 miles long with another 42 miles of alternate (more challenging) trails. Most of the Modoc Back Country Discovery Trails system is single lane and unpaved.Twenty-two (22) Discovery Points will be designated along the route. When completed each will have an interpretative…

Modoc County

Historic Highway 99

Hwy 99
Red Bluff, CA 96080
530-365-7500

Like other routes, Highway 99 began as a horse and stagecoach trail extending from Mexico to Canada, and was eventually improved to higher standards as time moved on. In the early 1920’s when automobiles were being mass produced, a definitive United States Highway system was needed for the promotion of commerce and tourism. In 1926 the Pacific Highway was designated to become US Highway 99. These highways brought growth to many communities, and businesses were…

Tehama County

Historic Susanville Railroad Depot

601 Richmond Road
Susanville, CA 96130
530-257-3252

The depot is the trailhead for the Bizz Johnson Trail, and host to the Rails to Trails festival in October. Visitors are invited to step back in history where you can view historic photographs of railroad and logging trains that rolled through town.

Lassen County

Hollow Falls

Oroville, CA 0

Hollow Falls is one of the shorter falls on Table Mountain with a powerful heavy stream down a gradual slope where the waterfall has cut into the rock face. The base of the waterfall is easily accessible by GPS coordinates and you will find an interesting view.

Butte County

Horse Camp Snowshoeing Trail

204 West Alma Street
Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
530-926-4511

Summer or winter, the trip to Horse Camp is one of the most popular routes on Mt. Shasta. The majority of climbers begin their summit attempt either by following this route to a base camp at Horse Camp or by continuing farther up the mountain to a flat.

Siskiyou County

Ides Cove Loop National Recreation Trail

CA 0
(503) 934-1167

The Ides Cove Trail extends approximately 9 miles. The hiker will pass through open scattered timber, meadow-type vegetation and have views of the Sacramento Valley, Cottonwood Creek Canyon and the North Yolla Bolly Peaks.From the trailhead, you travel northwest. After about a half miles distance, turn west at the trail junction and travel about another mile to Square Lake. It’s only about another mile from Square Lake to Long Lake. It’s about 2 miles to…

Tehama County

Indian Falls

Indian Falls, CA 95934
1-800-326-2247

Indian Falls is a 1.4 mile out and back trail located near Indian Falls, California that features a small beach, rock walls, and waterfall. The trail is a steep, but short hike and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

Plumas County

J.J. Jackson Memorial Museum, Trinity County Historical Park

780 Main St.
Weaverville, CA 96093
530-623-5211

Displays include mining equipment, Indian displays, Chinese exhibits, old bottles, early kitchen utensils used by the county's first settlers, and memorabilia that reflect the area's gold mining roots.

Trinity County