Chester, California
Chester, California is a top outdoor getaway for outdoor adventurers. From scenic trails to must-visit attractions, there are plenty of top activities to explore in and near the area. Hike the Pacific Crest Trail for a stunning view of the surrounding mountains and valleys, or take a kayak trip down the Feather River to enjoy the abundant wildlife. For a more leisurely activity, you can enjoy a picnic at the beautiful Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park. For those looking for a thrill, there's the Skydive Lodi Parachute Center, where you can take a tandem jump and experience the rush of freefall. There are also several golf courses, fishing spots, and other activities to explore in and near Chester, California.
Top Spots in and near Chester
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Shasta County, California
Lake Helen in Lassen Volcanic NP
5.0Lake Helen is a glacial lake in Lassen Volcanic NP. The park's winter season starts in October and runs through June. Lake Helen can be found thawing mid-June. The turquoise blue of the water comes from the minerals in it, and is mesmerizingly beautiful when thawing in pools over a snowy Lake ...Read more -
Shasta County, California
Summit Mt. Lassen via the Northeast Face
5.08 mi / 4000 ft gainThis route is perfect for those with some mountaineering skill looking to challenge themselves on either a long day climb (10-12 hours) of one of California’s most iconic peaks. 1: The approach (1500 feet of elevation gain) For the best chance of summiting, start very early, around 2-4 am. Most ...Read more -
Shasta County, California
Visit Sulphur Works at Lassen Volcanic NP
4.02 mi / 200 ft gainLassen Volcanic National Park is a wonderland of lush pine forests, arid rocky terrain, boiling lakes, snow-capped peaks, and extremely diverse wildlife. I recommend at least a week to explore this underrated national park, but if you are only driving through, you can still enjoy some of the won...Read more -
Shasta County, California
Devastated Area Interpretive Trail
2.00.5 mi / 16 ft gainDevastated Area Interpretive Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Old Station, California.Read more -
Shingletown, California
Hike the Chaos Crags Trail
3.8 mi / 915 ft gainManzanita Lake campground is located about 1/2 mile past the Northwest entrance of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The trailhead is located just before the campground sites about 0.1 mile off of the main road and marked with a sign (including a map) and a few parking spaces. The trail starts o...Read more -
Shasta County, California
Photograph Lassen Peak
4.8Located in Northern California, Lassen Volcanic National Park is an astoundingly beautiful, diverse, yet under-appreciated park in the national park system.Manzanita Lake, located at the northwest park entrance, holds the largest campground in the park, and affords a gorgeous, photograph worthy v...Read more -
Shasta County, California
Camp out at Manzanita Lake Cabins in Lassen Volcanic NP
Deep in the Lassen National Forest is the beautiful and surprisingly one of the least visited National Parks, Lassen Volcanic National Park. On the north entrance of the park, you will find the beautiful Manzanita Lake Cabins and Campground with the gorgeous blue lake in the foreground. Getting ...Read more -
Shingletown, California
Manzanita Lake Loop
4.01.88 mi / 121 ft gainManzanita Lake Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Old Station, California.Read more -
Susanville, California
Camp at Cheney Creek Primitive Campsite
3 miCheney Creek has a bulletin board and toilet but no developed campsites. There is a primitive hike in or bike in campsite at Cheney Creek along the Bizz Johnson Trail, which is beside the Susan River. The primitive self contained camping site is 1.5 miles east of the Devil's Corral Trailhead on t...Read more -
Old Station, California
Subway Cave Lava Tubes
5.00.65 mi / 33 ft gainThe Subway Cave Lava Tube is located at Old Station in the Lassen National Forest. About 26 miles south of Burney, CA. If coming from the North, it is on Highway 89 (Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway) on your left right before Highway 44. If coming from Redding, about 60 miles away, you would enter th...Read more -
Shasta County, California
Magee Peak & Crater Peak
7.19 mi / 2887 ft gainThe trail to Magee Peak and Crater Peak makes for a fairly strenuous hike (mostly due to altitude). This USFS out-and-back trail has incredible views of the major peaks in the Northern California & Southern Oregon. Take in a spectacular close-up of Lassen NP and great views of Shasta, Castl...Read more -
Susanville, California
Camp at Rocky Point Primitive Camping Area
Rocky Point has a bulletin board and toilet but no developed campsites. At Rocky Point visitors must pack in and pack out all trash and waste water. A vault toilet is on site. Campers like the opportunity to "circle the wagons" and set up where they want on a large open natural gravel flat nea...Read more -
Susanville, California
Camp at North Eagle Lake Campground
North Eagle Lake has 20 sites in a pine and juniper forest. Vault toilets and drinking water are available. Some campsites can accommodate RV's up to 35 feet long. A campground host is available. The campground is located 30 miles north of Susanville on Highway 139 and a half-mile west on Lassen ...Read more -
Chico, California
Hike the Yahi Trail in Upper Bidwell Park
7.9 mi / 836 ft gainTo start this hike, find parking at Bidwell Park Parking Area E, near the Chico Rod and Gun Club. From there walk a short ways down Upper Park Road. You will see the sign for the Yahi Trail trailhead on the right. From here, simply follow the trail along the river. A reminder to those with dogs, ...Read more -
Chico, California
Monkey Face Loop
1.27 mi / 279 ft gainMonkey Face Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Chico, California.Read more -
Chico, California
Yahi Trail
8.88 mi / 541 ft gainYahi Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Chico, California.Read more
