ABOUT REDDING, CA Any Adventure, Any Day Situated at the northern end of the Sacramento River Valley, Redding is the hub city in Shasta Cascade and is located just two hours north of Sacramento and three hours northeast of San Francisco. Redding offers a plethora of outdoor adventure and attractions all year long, along with great wine, food, sporting and cultural events, dining, lodging, and entertainment. Found nearby several scenic lakes, rivers, state and national parks, including Shasta Lake, Whiskeytown Recreation Area and Lassen Volcanic Park, Redding is a fantastic year round gateway for exploration in Shasta Cascade, offering Any Adventure, Any Day. Some of the most magnificent walking trails in the world are found here, including the Sacramento River National Recreation Trail. Voted in 2014 as the “Unofficial Capital of Kayaking” by Time Magazine, Redding is located at the crossroads of I-5 and California state routes 299 and 44, straddling the great Sacramento River. Year round visitors to Redding will find themselves in a horseshoe of mountains, claiming short distances to wilderness and adventures from rock climbing, hiking and snowboarding, to birding, fishing and lavender gathering. Here’s a list of the “must-see” iconic attractions in and around Redding: SUNDIAL BRIDGE
This one-of-a-kind, glass decked pedestrian bridge serves as an incredible entrance to Redding’s Sacramento River National Recreation Trail. The unique design of the bridge was conceived by world-renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. It is the first bridge of its kind in the United States, and is the tallest working sundial in the world. The massive 217 foot pylon leans due north and functions as the gnomon of the sundial, casting its giant shadow on a gardenbordered dial plate at the bridge’s north end. The tall pylon and cable stays allow the bridge to avoid the nearby sensitive salmon spawning habitat. MT. SHASTA
At 14,179 feet, snow-capped Mt. Shasta dominates the northern skies as you journey through the region. During winter, recreation enthusiasts can enjoy alpine skiing and snowboarding at the Mt. Shasta Board and Ski Park, featuring three triple chair lifts and a surface tow. Three hundred miles of groomed trails offer cross-country skiers and snowmobilers a great way to explore this massive mountain. Mt. Shasta Board and Ski Park: Snow Phone: 530-926-8686 / 530- 926-8610 / 800-SKISHASTA. 1