Question 1

What is the closest backpacking trip to Redding?

Accepted Answer

Snag Lake Loop is the closest documented trip to Redding at roughly 58 miles (about 65 minutes of driving) from the Butte Lake Trailhead trailhead.

Question 2

Do I need a permit to backpack near Redding?

Accepted Answer

Many routes near Redding, including Snag Lake Loop, require a wilderness permit from Lassen Volcanic National Park (NPS). Always check the managing agency before you go.

Question 3

When is the best season to backpack near Redding?

Accepted Answer

For Snag Lake Loop — the closest trip to Redding — the best months are July, August, September.

#	Trip	Miles away	Est. drive	Distance	Gain	Difficulty	Permit
1	Snag Lake Loop Lassen Volcanic National Park	58 mi	~65 min	7.8 mi	603 ft	11	Required
2	Lost Coast Trail King Range (Lost Coast)	105 mi	~117 min	24.4 mi	405 ft	15	Required
3	Lake Aloha via Glen Alpine Desolation Wilderness	171 mi	~190 min	11.6 mi	3,200 ft	25	Required
4	Ten Lakes Basin Yosemite National Park	242 mi	~268 min	11.1 mi	4,212 ft	32	Required
5	Clouds Rest via Sunrise Lakes Yosemite National Park	247 mi	~274 min	17.4 mi	5,884 ft	39	Required
6	Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne Yosemite National Park	248 mi	~275 min	22 mi	5,034 ft	50	Required
7	Rush Creek to Thousand Island Lake Inyo National Forest	262 mi	~291 min	15.8 mi	2,683 ft	27	Required
8	Duck Pass to Duck Lake Inyo National Forest	279 mi	~310 min	9.5 mi	3,210 ft	28	Required
9	Little Lakes Valley Inyo National Forest	293 mi	~325 min	6.4 mi	1,242 ft	20	Required
10	Sabrina Basin Inyo National Forest	309 mi	~344 min	8.5 mi	3,652 ft	30	Required
11	North Lake–South Lake Loop Inyo National Forest	313 mi	~348 min	47.2 mi	9,320 ft	73	Required
12	Big Pine Lakes Inyo National Forest	320 mi	~356 min	13.5 mi	7,086 ft	46	Required

Best backpacking trips near Redding, CA