Scenic Drives

Redding is surrounded on three sides by millions of acres of public land. Less than an hour north, east, or west will have you driving through dense forests where wild rivers and streams run year-round, providing recreation for avid fisherman, rafting enthusiasts, and even gold panning prospectors. Small towns and communities dot the landscape, providing rich historic experiences; and the sharp contrast between rough, black basalt, smooth craggy granite, and colorful limestone provide an interesting surprise around every corner.

This is far northern California, home of one of only 27 All American Roads in the Nation! Three brochures offer a variety of driving experiences from paved, scenic byways, to unpaved backcountry roads--where your SUV will get a little dirty but not scratched! Contact us today for a free printed copy of any of these brochures, or click the links below to view/print them online.

More information on Scenic Byways is also available at www.shastacascade.com

Gateway to a Getaway--A Guide to Scenic Highways and Byways in the Shasta Cascade

Featuring information on more than a dozen scenic byways including map, overview, distance, driving time, and other information for each of the routes.
Click here to View/Print a PDF of Gateway to a Getaway.

An Adventure around Every Corner--A Guide to the Back Country Roads of the Shasta Cascade

Back country, scenic routes that offer a new way to explore the area. See historic landmarks, visit fire lookouts, camp along rushing streams, and experience spectacular views from the tops of the highest mountain passes.
Click here to View/Print a PDF of An Adventure Around Every Corner.

Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway

One of only 27 All American Roads in the Nation, the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway connects Lassen Volcanic National Park in northern California to Crater Lake in southern Oregon. The volcanic activity of the Cascade Mountain Range has created unique geological formations that can only be seen in this part of America.
Click here to View/Print a PDF of Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway .