Local Attractions - Shasta Lake Zen House
Sightseeing
Shasta Lake is the largest man-made reservoir in California, with 365 miles of shoreline. We’re just steps away from the best lakeside marinas for small boat launches — Sugarloaf Marina.
You can bring a power boat, jet ski, canoes, kayaks, or paddleboards and enjoy cruising and exploring. Or just rent them locally. There are also fishing boats and guides available for fishing expeditions on the lake or in the nearby rivers. You can even get your fishing gear and fish yourself at the lake.
One of the best places for swimming on Shasta Lake is at Salt Creek, and we are located right across the salt creek inlet arm of the lake!
Shasta Lake map:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5130542.pdf
Shasta Lake Hiking trails guide:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5058746.pdf
http://www.lakeshasta.com
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Shasta Lake
Shasta Lake is the largest man-made reservoir in California, with 365 miles of shoreline. We’re just steps away from the best lakeside marinas for small boat launches — Sugarloaf Marina.
You can bring a power boat, jet ski, canoes, kayaks, or paddleboards and enjoy cruising and exploring. Or just rent them locally. There are also fishing boats and guides available for fishing expeditions on the lake or in the nearby rivers. You can even get your fishing gear and fish yourself at the lake.
One of the best places for swimming on Shasta Lake is at Salt Creek, and we are located right across the salt creek inlet arm of the lake!
Shasta Lake map:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5130542.pdf
Shasta Lake Hiking trails guide:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5058746.pdf
http://www.lakeshasta.com
Mount Shasta is the second highest peak in the Cascade Range, and the tallest peak in California. It offers a vast array of recreational opportunities from leisurely hiking, to skiing to mountain climbing. Take a scenic drive to the 8000 foot level and enjoy the beauty above the tree line. Find out more – http://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/stnf/home/?cid=stelprdb5360169&width=full
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Mount Shasta
Mount Shasta is the second highest peak in the Cascade Range, and the tallest peak in California. It offers a vast array of recreational opportunities from leisurely hiking, to skiing to mountain climbing. Take a scenic drive to the 8000 foot level and enjoy the beauty above the tree line. Find out more – http://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/stnf/home/?cid=stelprdb5360169&width=full
The park’s centerpiece is the 129-foot Burney Falls, which is not the highest or largest waterfall in the state, but possibly the most beautiful. There are five miles of hiking trails winding through the park’s evergreen forests. The Pacific Crest Trail passes through the park. Find out more – http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=455
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Burney Falls
The park’s centerpiece is the 129-foot Burney Falls, which is not the highest or largest waterfall in the state, but possibly the most beautiful. There are five miles of hiking trails winding through the park’s evergreen forests. The Pacific Crest Trail passes through the park. Find out more – http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=455
The park is home to smoking fumaroles, meadows freckled with wildflowers clear mountain lakes and numerous volcanoes. Lassen Volcanic offers opportunities to discover the wonder and mysteries of volcanoes and hot water for visitors willing to explore the undiscovered. Find out more http://www.nps.gov/lavo/index.htm
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Parc national volcanique de Lassen
The park is home to smoking fumaroles, meadows freckled with wildflowers clear mountain lakes and numerous volcanoes. Lassen Volcanic offers opportunities to discover the wonder and mysteries of volcanoes and hot water for visitors willing to explore the undiscovered. Find out more http://www.nps.gov/lavo/index.htm
The McCloud River Trail passes three beautiful waterfalls — the upper, middle and lower McCloud falls. The smooth, well maintained trail is accessible almost all year, and swimming in the summer.
Parking is available very near each of the waterfalls, which makes this a nice spot for those who want to see spectacular waterfalls without taking a long hike to get to them.
https://mountshastatrailassociation.org/trails/mccloud/mccloud-rivers-three-waterfalls/
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McCloud Falls - Upper Fall
Upper Fall RoadThe McCloud River Trail passes three beautiful waterfalls — the upper, middle and lower McCloud falls. The smooth, well maintained trail is accessible almost all year, and swimming in the summer.
Parking is available very near each of the waterfalls, which makes this a nice spot for those who want to see spectacular waterfalls without taking a long hike to get to them.
https://mountshastatrailassociation.org/trails/mccloud/mccloud-rivers-three-waterfalls/
Whiskeytown Lake is just northwest of Redding. It has great hiking trails, waterfalls, beaches and marinas.
https://home.nps.gov/whis/planyourvisit/things2do.htm
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Whiskeytown Lake
Whiskeytown Lake is just northwest of Redding. It has great hiking trails, waterfalls, beaches and marinas.
https://home.nps.gov/whis/planyourvisit/things2do.htm
Visit a special place where the earth has opened up to reveal its inner treasures. This underground wonderland will amaze. The two hour tour includes a boat ride to the cave entrance.
On summer weekends, incredible lake dinner cruises leave from the Caverns dock each evening. These sell out quickly, so be sure to book in advance.
Find out more – www.lakeshastacaverns.com
www.lakeshastadinnercruises.com
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Lake Shasta Caverns National Natural Landmark
20359 Shasta Caverns RdVisit a special place where the earth has opened up to reveal its inner treasures. This underground wonderland will amaze. The two hour tour includes a boat ride to the cave entrance.
On summer weekends, incredible lake dinner cruises leave from the Caverns dock each evening. These sell out quickly, so be sure to book in advance.
Find out more – www.lakeshastacaverns.com
www.lakeshastadinnercruises.com
The Shasta-Trinity National Forest is the largest national forest in California with a diverse landscape ranging from 1,000 to 14,162 feet. The 2.1 million acre forest encompasses five wilderness areas, hundreds of mountain lakes and 6,278 miles of streams and rivers. Hikers will find over 460 miles of trails to explore. The forest is a land of breathtaking beauty and a place for everyone to enjoy the great outdoors. The Bailey Cove trail follows the Shasta Lake shoreline, and is easily accessible from The Inn.
Find out more – http://www.fs.usda.gov/stnf
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
3644 Avtech PkwyThe Shasta-Trinity National Forest is the largest national forest in California with a diverse landscape ranging from 1,000 to 14,162 feet. The 2.1 million acre forest encompasses five wilderness areas, hundreds of mountain lakes and 6,278 miles of streams and rivers. Hikers will find over 460 miles of trails to explore. The forest is a land of breathtaking beauty and a place for everyone to enjoy the great outdoors. The Bailey Cove trail follows the Shasta Lake shoreline, and is easily accessible from The Inn.
Find out more – http://www.fs.usda.gov/stnf
There is a free guided tour of the dam and power plant, which runs 7 days a week. Tours include an elevator ride down inside the dam, where guides will discuss the history, purpose and construction of this huge project. After the short walk through the dam, the tour heads over to the powerhouse for a chance to view the state’s largest hydroelectric generating station. The visitor’s center provides a great view of the dam, Shasta Lake and nesting ospreys. Find out more – http://www.usbr.gov/mp/ncao/dam-tours.html/
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Barrage de Shasta
16349 Shasta Dam BlvdThere is a free guided tour of the dam and power plant, which runs 7 days a week. Tours include an elevator ride down inside the dam, where guides will discuss the history, purpose and construction of this huge project. After the short walk through the dam, the tour heads over to the powerhouse for a chance to view the state’s largest hydroelectric generating station. The visitor’s center provides a great view of the dam, Shasta Lake and nesting ospreys. Find out more – http://www.usbr.gov/mp/ncao/dam-tours.html/
Trails
Redding’s River Trail system provides 80 miles of paved and natural surface trails. The Sacramento River Trail, which crosses the world famous Sundial Bridge in the heart of Redding, and the Sacramento River Rail Trail, which extends north all the way to Shasta Dam and sits alongside an historic abandoned railway, have both been designated as National Recreation Trails in the National Trail System. Find Out More – http://www.reddingtrails.com/
Redding River Trail
Redding’s River Trail system provides 80 miles of paved and natural surface trails. The Sacramento River Trail, which crosses the world famous Sundial Bridge in the heart of Redding, and the Sacramento River Rail Trail, which extends north all the way to Shasta Dam and sits alongside an historic abandoned railway, have both been designated as National Recreation Trails in the National Trail System. Find Out More – http://www.reddingtrails.com/
The Castle Dome trail is one of the most spectacular hikes in Northern California. It is steep and may wear you out a bit, but the views of Mt. Shasta at the top will take your breath away.
The park offers swimming and fishing in the Sacramento River, and hiking in the back country. The Pacific Crest Trail also passes through the park.
Find out more – http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=454
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Parc d'État de Castle Crags
20022 Castle Creek RdThe Castle Dome trail is one of the most spectacular hikes in Northern California. It is steep and may wear you out a bit, but the views of Mt. Shasta at the top will take your breath away.
The park offers swimming and fishing in the Sacramento River, and hiking in the back country. The Pacific Crest Trail also passes through the park.
Find out more – http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=454
Local Activities
The Coleman Fish Hatchery is just south of Redding, and is a great place to visit — it is open for self-guided tours. From the buildings where the small fry are raised to the huge outside tanks where they grow larger until they are released, the whole process is fascinating. The Hatchery produces primarily Chinook salmon and Steelhead for release in the Sacramento River and its tributaries.
https://www.fws.gov/coleman/
US Fish & Wildlife Service-Coleman National Fish Hatchery
24411 Coleman Fish Hatchery RdThe Coleman Fish Hatchery is just south of Redding, and is a great place to visit — it is open for self-guided tours. From the buildings where the small fry are raised to the huge outside tanks where they grow larger until they are released, the whole process is fascinating. The Hatchery produces primarily Chinook salmon and Steelhead for release in the Sacramento River and its tributaries.
https://www.fws.gov/coleman/
Shasta Lake
Wineries
There are wineries throughout the area, many with tasting rooms open throughout the week.
Find out more –
In Manton Valley, 1/2 hr east of Redding off Hwy 44 at Shingletown —
www.indianpeakvineyards.net
www.alger-vineyards.com
www.mtwinery.com
In Redding —
www.moseleyfamilycellars.com
www.majesticoakfamilycellars.com
www.matsonvineyards.com
One hour south, off of I5 at Corning —
www.newclairvauxvineyard.com
West of The Inn in the Trinity Alps —
www.alpencellars.com
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Moseley Family Cellars
4712 Mountain Lakes BlvdThere are wineries throughout the area, many with tasting rooms open throughout the week.
Find out more –
In Manton Valley, 1/2 hr east of Redding off Hwy 44 at Shingletown —
www.indianpeakvineyards.net
www.alger-vineyards.com
www.mtwinery.com
In Redding —
www.moseleyfamilycellars.com
www.majesticoakfamilycellars.com
www.matsonvineyards.com
One hour south, off of I5 at Corning —
www.newclairvauxvineyard.com
West of The Inn in the Trinity Alps —
www.alpencellars.com