MULTIPLE COUNTIES
California Native Plant Society Field Trips. The Mount Lassen Chapter of the California Native Plant Society leads year-round field trips as part of its mission to conserve California native plants & their natural habitats. mountlassen.cnps.org. (530)343-2397.
Lassen National Park Hikes; Shasta & Tehama Counties. The National Park Service offers a wealth of information about exploring Lassen National Park, including hiking, backpacking and camping. Also get weather alerts, tips on encountering wildlife and field seminar information. Search “Lassen Park Hikes” on nps.gov. (530)595-4480.
OutGrown. A 501c3 nonprofit organization that empowers families with young children to step outside and enjoy the physical and mental benefits of growing up in nature. weareoutgrown.org.
Sacramento River Forum. Information about public access points to trails, camping, fishing and more along the Sacramento River. sacramentoriver.org.
BUTTE COUNTY
Chico Hiking Association; Chico. Provides hiking information for 50 trails as far north as Mt. Shasta and as far south as Sacramento. Join a group hike or use the maps and tips to take your own adventure. chicohiking.org.
SHASTA COUNTY
Shasta Land Trust. Learn about our local ecosystems, wildlife, and the natural wonders of our biodiverse region. Events include family-friendly hikes, bike rides, movie screenings & more! All events support local land conservation efforts in protecting wildlife habitat, recreational lands, and working agricultural farms and ranches. Visit Shastalandtrust.org to sign-up. (530)241-7886.
Visit Redding California. Highlights local trails and offers an online brochure and map. Hard copies can be picked up at the Sundial Bridge Visitor Information Center. visitredding.com/trails 1321 Butte St Suite 100. (530)225-4433.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Hike Mount Shasta; online. Find an interactive map, color-coded based on difficulty, for Mount Shasta & surrounding peaks. The site also features campgrounds in the Mt. Shasta area. hikemtshasta.com.
Mount Shasta Trail Association; Mt Shasta. Connects people to nature and communities to one another in south Siskiyou County. Volunteer opportunities to maintain beautiful areas in the region. Often during the spring, summer, and fall clean up trailheads, trim brush along trails, and even construct new trails. mountshastatrailassociation.org. Visit on Facebook for updates on activities.
Shasta Mountain Guides; Mt. Shasta. For families with older kids or teens who are ready for the challenges of rock climbing, mountain climbing or other customizable trips. Professional guides make the experience memorable. shastaguides.com. (530)926-3117.
SUTTER COUNTY
Middlemountain Hikes; Sutter. Hike into the world’s smallest mountain range with Middle Mountain Interpretive Hikes! People are drawn to the Sutter Buttes, whether they live in the area or are just traveling by them. The Buttes are an iconic ten-mile-wide circle of volcanic peaks that are dramatically isolated in the center of the Sacramento Valley. There are a series of county roads that encircle the Sutter Buttes, and Pass Road goes through them on the southside. This scenic route is about 45 miles and allows for car and bike exploration on public-access roads only. middlemountainhikes.org. (530)370-4777.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Tehama Country Visitor Center; Red Bluff. Stop by to learn about hikes in Tehama County and get information about exploring Lassen National Park. facebook.com/Tehama.Country.Visitor.Center 250 Antelope Blvd. (530)529-0133.
