Trinity is really beautiful area. I enjoyed the quiet and peaceful lush forest, cool looking rocky…read moreexposed area, and the gorgious very blue lakes. My backpaking information started at the trailhead in the Big Flat campground, hiked 8 miles to Caribou lake. On the way, you can see Lower Caribou lake, Snowslide Lake as well. Really beautifu. To backpack, need to get permit at a ranger station (Weaverville Ranger Station), permits are free. Campfire is not allowed. bear canister is required.

Beautiful area. Some great tent camping sites near Lake Trinity…read more Also plenty of amazing hikes, including section hikes of the PCT.

The water is hypothermia inducingly cold, the walk is treacherous and the falls aren't that…read moreexciting. You can take the long route which requires a lot more walking near the train tracks or attempt the river crossing which could end with you swept miles downriver or drowned. At any moment they could let water out of the down to send a surge down the Sacramento River and send you off through rocks and rapids below the falls. The trains come through fast and around blind corners and the roar of the river masks the sound of the train. It is a dangerous hike and people have died there. I don't recommend it for day trippers or casual tourists. Advanced hiking skills required and extra attention to safety and strong swimmers only. Even in mid August the water is high and freezing and the river crossing is very slippery and dangerous. If you know what you are doing and manage the trek there and back you will have seen one of the areas smaller but pretty waterfalls. There is talk of building a trail with a pedestrian bridge to the falls so once that is done it will likely be overrun with day trippers. I recommend going now but be careful.

A must visit in Dunsmuir! Live the cascading waterfall so majestic , calm and mesmerizing ! It's…read moreour second time here and definitely be more visit in the future ! We had the whole waterfall to ourselves

Amazing trails I loved how well taken Care of is this National Park. My family love to do this…read morehiking again every year

Worth a visit. About 3-4 miles and 700ft elevation change. The final part to drive there is a…read morewindy road and there is a small parking area. Also a vault toilet is there too. Mostly shaded so it was fine on this hot weekend in the 90s. Once at the falls, you can wade in. The water is quite cold. There were a bunch of butterflies as well on the trail which was cool too.

I had such a wonderful short hike at this preserve this past August. Located in Shasta/Trinity…read morenational forest, entrance is free. I parked the Upper falls and followed the trail along the river to see those falls followed by Middle and Lower Falls, If you start where I did it's downhill first with the uphill on the way back but it's a fairly easy grade. The falls each had their own unique attributes and Middle and Lower falls have swimming access. Really lovely area and not too crowded.

We finally got a glimpse of this beauty well, the lower…read morefalls of it! Still beautiful. We walked about 1.1 miles to get to the lower falls because the road was closed. It was a really easy and breeze of a hike. There's a lookout point once you get to the waterfall and there's also stairs if you prefer to get a closer view of the waterfall. All in all, this hike is about 3.2 miles round trip and there's plenty of snow to walk & see right now.

My kids and I moved to Redding almost a year ago, and I love exploring and seeing new things Shasta…read morehas to offer. This trail I got to go on with my friend for the first time. We noticed a lot of bikers right away, which was neat to see other people and that it wasn't too secluded. I took my son in the stroller, and I would say it was not stroller friendly. There is a ton of rocks, sticks, branches, tree trunks and root systems all over the actual trail you walk on, which were beautiful to look at- but not as enjoyable to steer around.

Fun little trail that connects to several others, mostly flat not too much elevation gain or loss,…read moreyou can get into a pretty good flow on a mountain bike, be mindful of people walking. Everytime I'm there I typically come across someone with a dog, so just a heads up.

Beautiful and remote wilderness. I went backpacking in Nov, started at TH of Lovers Camp, and…read morebackpacked into and camped at Summit Lake. The view of undulating mountains was spectacular. The air was clear, crisp, and fresh. Really remote and had fun. The 2nd day was snowing and so cold, but still quite nice and memorable.

I don't know how You can review a Wilderness Area, like You would a business, since You go here for…read moresolitude, to be away from People, Services, Conveniences, etc,

Very well maintained trail along the perimeter of Lake Siskiyou. Decent amount of free parking near…read morethe trailhead/lakefront with bathrooms and trash cans. Tons of folks with boating equipment and stuff to hang out by the lake front and relax, fish, or have a picnic. The trail itself is a loop and you can turn around at any point. Not terribly strenuous and almost all flat - great for little ones/carrying a baby. There is a developed camp and a beach on the other side of the lake. If you're interested in a little bit more seclusion, there is plenty of space to spread out and relax, looking up at the base of Mt Shasha!

This spot was utterly incredibly! Came here with my family as it is my brothers birthday and we…read morethought a Mount Shasta trip would be a nice easy fun get away from the rigors of Los Angeles and the concrete jungle. We stopped by after eating around the area (recommend the smokehouse or bbq, stay away from the Mexican food at all costs!!) So we went to cable beach and got off and walked around and went to the lake to skip rocks and hang out as we unfortunately forgot our bathing suits. The view was so incredible, and perfect I couldn't even believe the how breathtaking it was at sunset . We skipped many rocks and even made it into a competition which I won, then I went off and found a great stump to take pictures on and unfortunately I slipped and fell on the rocks. Caution! Many rocks here so take water shoes or something with a thick bottom! Although it was pretty funny I'm still hurting haha. We saw boats on the lake and some people off to the side having a picnic and taking a dip in the lovely, warm water. All in all this was an incredible place to stop by and visit! I highly, highly, highly, HIGHLYYY recommend coming here!

Great little hike, work the walk. Little park at the trailhead, dog friendly, easy hike for me and…read moremy dogs. Cool falls, not an excessive amount of water due to time of year, can walk behind the falls. I didn't hike beyond the falls as I had a long drive ahead of me. So glad I found this spot. Lots of berry plants, beware of poison oak. You can scan a QR code to donate to the upkeep of the park, trail and falls.

A must-stop on your drive through Northern California other than stopping for Weed…read more Remember: "Leaves of three, rub them on me" Right off the 5, there's a small picnic table, gazebo, drinking fountain (functional spring to fall) at the head of the trail that descends 160-200 feet down, crossing a small stream, past the highest concentration of poison oal in the area. Remember: "leaves of three, yum yummy" You'll hear the waterfall by the time you hit the switchback. The waterfall has a 30-35 foot plunge into a icy pool shallow enough to play in before it joins the Sacramento River. Because it's not huge or dangerous, you can actually pose next to it, dip your head into it, and hang out in the dark, shady, slippery rock cave behind the waterfall. I recommend going back up, especially if this was a pit stop on a road trip, but you can continue the hike, following Hedge Creek along the poison oak. Remember: "Leaves of three: make a tea" Allegedly there are more waterfalls if you pass the main waterfall and an observation deck looking down on the Sac River. Looking down, as in vantage point; not looking down on it for its historical elevated levels of mercury and arsenic from gold mining operations. If you want to get crazy, there's a rough and unofficial trail to the top of the falls. Option A: walk north from the parking lot about 75 yards and then cut through the trees to an obvious path. Option B: Climb about 35 feet up from the first switchback to get to that same path. From I-5 N exit Siskiyou and turn left. From I-5S., turn left. In both cases, turn right on Mott Rod and look for parking on the right. And remember, "Leaves of Three: Snack with Glee"

My family and I stay here almost every year and we absolutely love it here. The cabins are quaint…read morewith great heaters (we come in December), a full kitchen, amazing fruit, amazing river with a sandy bar and wonderful hosts. My grandaughters 3 and 4 years old begged us to stay there forever when we left today. They played soccer with one of the doggies, picked kiwis, played ping pong, climbed trees, built sand castles, and found heart shaped rocks to name a few reasons they loved it. Bring your own groceries and they have pots and pans , dishes, coffee maker, towels and everything you need to cook and wash your dishes. We will be back for sure. The hosts take care of any issues immediately ( we had a slow draining sink they fixed right away). The cabins do not have wifi, tv, or cell reception but you can walk a short distance to the office and get wifi.

We have been coming here every summer since our first child was born in 1997. We know no better…read moreplace to completely relax and recharge in a beautiful, peaceful environment. Built from old-growth redwoods in the 1930s, the cabins are simple, clean, and well-maintained. The best feature is the covered back porch where you can spend hours listening to the river and the rustling of oak leaves. There are usually fresh produce, eggs and goat cheese for sale, all grown and raised on the property. The kids love exploring the extensive garden with its fruit trees, berries, veggies and flowers. They have also enjoyed helping collect eggs and milk the goats. There are lots of trails and swimming spots in the area, but we spend most of our days on the sandy little beach just below the cabins, sunning, swimming, catching toads, and watching the occasional bald eagles, ospreys, river otters and salmon.

Anyone hear of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) before? This trail is approximately 2650 miles long,…read moreand it stretches from the Mexican border in Southern California all the way up to the Canadian border in Washington state. For the folks who are able to complete the trek, it normally takes them about 5 months. Unfortunately, my lovely wife and I have not gotten the chance to do this hike of a lifetime. We have hiked a miniscule portion of the incredible Pacific Crest Trail, though. We have also met a couple of hikers who were in the midst of completing the dream! This trailhead is one of the areas where you can access the PCT. It is pretty darn cool.

This trailhead is gorgeous!. Someday I will hike this section. For now it's beautiful to drive…read morethere & hang out by the creek, look at the bridges, scenery and those tropical-looking umbrella plants . I was hoping to talk to some hikers passing through but we weren't there long enough. To get there you take the road (Squaw Valley Rd. I believe) from McCloud, the one that heads to the McCloud Reservoir. Once you pass Friday's RV Retreat, take the first road to the right and drive in a couple miles (apr). The trailhead will be on your left. You'll see a toilet...If you want better directions you can also stop at the Ranger's office in McCloud.