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Redding, CA
 
 

Waterfalls

It would be difficult to talk about far northern California without also talking about water. The area is home to California's largest lake, longest river, fifth highest mountain, and the largest plug dome volcano in the world. Much of the landscape surrounding Redding was created by volcanic activity which is the force behind the creation waterfalls burneyof many of the area's lakes, rivers, and streams. Unspoiled, breathtaking vistas enthrall visitors with towering mountains, volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls, white water rivers, dense lush forests, and glistening lakes.

There are dozens of beautiful waterfalls dotting the northern California landscape and many can be accessed on one single loop drive from Redding to Burney, north to Mt. Shasta, and back to Redding. Whiskeytown National Recreation area west of Redding is also home to many of the waterfalls listed here.

Click here to view or print a PDF brochure of many of the waterfalls surrounding Redding.

Whether you spend a day or an entire weekend exploring the waterfalls surrounding Redding, be sure to wear comfortable shoes, take along a light jacket, don't forget your camera, and always remember to Tread Lightly!

 

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Lassen Volcanic National Park
  • Hwy 36E
  • Mineral, CA 96063
  • Phone: (530) 595-4480

Less than an hour's drive from Redding sits beautiful Lassen Volcanic National Park.  The park boasts incredible mountain scenery reminiscent of Yosemite as well as fascinating thermal


  • Hwy 36E
  • Mineral, CA 96063
  • Phone: (530) 595-4480

Lassen Volcanic National Park contains 150 miles of hiking trails, including 17 miles of Pacific Crest Trail. Trails vary in length and difficulty, winding through coniferous forest, alpine tundra,


Lassen Volcanic National Park
  • Hwy 36E
  • Mineral, CA 96063
  • Phone: (530) 595-4480

Wet slopes and damp meadows help create masses of wildflowers, and many more find life best along roadsides, where more moisture and sunlight give them a leg-up.  In these open wet areas,


  • Hwy 89
  • Burney, CA 96013
  • Tollfree: (800) 444-7275
  • Phone: (530) 335-2777

East of Redding you will find one of California's most beautiful waterfalls, Burney Falls, in the heart of McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park.  This mysterious waterfall was sold to


McArthur-Burney Falls State Memorial Park
  • Hwy 89
  • Burney, CA 96013
  • Tollfree: (800) 444-7275
  • Phone: (530) 335-2777

The centerpiece of this popular state park is 129-foot Burney Falls, which is not the highest or largest waterfall in the state, but possibly the most beautiful.  The waterfall, which is fed


Mt. Shasta
  • Hwy 89/Ski Park Rd
  • Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
  • Tollfree: (800) 754-7427
  • Phone: (530) 926-8610

At 14,161 feet, snow-capped Mt. Shasta dominates the northern skies as you journey through the region.  It is the second highest peak in the Cascade mountain range and the fifth highest


Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
  • 14412 Kennedy Memorial Drive
  • Whiskeytown, CA 96095
  • Phone: (530) 246-1225

Located 8 miles west of Redding, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is located at the juncture of the Klamath Mountain range and the northern edge of the Sacramento Valley, making it home to a


Burney Falls
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  • Phone: (530) 335-2777

East of Redding you will find one of California’s most beautiful waterfalls, Burney Falls, in the heart of McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park.  This mysterious waterfall was sold to


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