The U.S. Forest Service Scenic Byway traverses coastal plains, steep granite cliffs, arid manzanita and digger pine hillsides. It parallels the beautiful "wild and scenic" Trinity River.

Navigating the Byway:

The byway begins at the junction of US 101 near Arcata and goes east on Highway 299, past Blue Lake, Salyer, Junction City, Weaverville, Shasta, and Redding. The byway ends in Redding near the Interstate 5 junction.