Guide to Shasta Cascade 2009 - (Page 13) FEATHER RIVER SCENIC ByWAy Railroad History, Northern Sierra Golf Country & Historic River Canyons The feather river scenic Byway follows the north fork of the feather river into the sierra nevada Mountains. The route is one of california’s earliest routes over the sierra’s, providing the lowest elevation highway crossing during major winter storms. The byway traverses the northern sierra nevada and ends near the nevada border, making it unique in its botanical and cultural diversity. lodging and other traveler services are available in Oroville, quincy and Graeagle/Portola, with other limited services along the route. DRIVE TIPS • Distance: 125 miles • Minimum Driving Time: 4 hours • Best Time to go: Spring through Fall HISTORIC HIGHWAy 99 Broad Valleys Dotted with Magnificent Oaks, Fertile Fields, Orchards & Old Bridges like other routes, highway 99 began as a horse and stagecoach trail extending from Mexico to canada, and was eventually improved to higher standards as time moved on. in the early 1920’s when automobiles were being mass produced, a definitive united states highway system was needed for the promotion of commerce and tourism. in 1926 the Pacific highway was designated to become us highway 99. These highways brought growth to many communities, and businesses were developed along these corridors, making it convenient for tourists and businessmen alike. lodging and other traveler services are available in red Bluff and chico, with other limited services along the route. DRIVE TIPS • Distance: 42 miles • Minimum Driving Time: 1 hour • Best Time to go: Year-round TRINITy RIVER SCENIC ByWAy From the Valley Oaks to the Redwood Coast This scenic byway may offer some of the most diverse scenery, botanical variety, wildlife and climatic zones of any drive in far northern california. The route encompasses from the dryer, warmer sacramento river Valley to the cool, often foggy redwood coast. it features a variety of cultural and historical glimpses of the gold mining, timber, and native american history along the byway. lodging and other traveler services are available in redding, Weaverville, eureka/arcata, with limited services in Willow creek, and other limited services along the route. TRINITy HERITAGE SCENIC ByWAy Mountain Lakes, Gold Rush History, & the Pacific Crest Trail Water is never far away from the Trinity heritage scenic Byway. The route includes lewiston lake, Trinity lake, the Trinity river, and numerous sparkling streams in far northern california. You will be driving through some of the most beautiful and rugged portions of Trinity and siskiyou county. Much of the route follows the path of 19th century gold miners and settlers, and offers scenic views of mountainsides, jagged cliffs, and dramatic vistas. lodging and other traveler services are available in Weaverville, lewiston, Trinity center, and Weed, with other limited services along the route. SHASTA DAM / SHASTA LAKE SCENIC ByWAy This byway is just seven miles north of redding off of interstate 5. it runs through the city of shasta lake which has all services. The byway begins at SHASTA DAM/SHASTA LAKE shasta dam Blvd. and lake Blvd, and SCENIC BYWAY continues west to a vista point that affords the traveler a stunning view of the three shastas, shasta dam, (tallest center overflow dam in the world), shasta lake, (california’s largest lake), and Mt. shasta (14,162 feet). Many activities are available after reaching shasta dam – guided tours of the dam, boat ramp, and bank fishing is available at fisherman’s Point. camping, biking, and hiking trails are located on the west side of the dam. DRIVE TIPS • Distance: 140 miles • Minimum Driving Time: 4 hours • Best Time to go: Yr.- round but check for road conditions over the Summit during the winter months. DRIVE TIPS • Distance: 120 miles • Minimum Driving Time: 3-4 hours • Best Time to go: Spring through Fall DRIVE TIPS • Distance: 3 miles (7 miles from I-5) • Minimum Driving Time: 5-8 minutes • Best Time to go: Year-round shasta cascade Visitors Guide 2009 | 13
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