I live in S.F. Bay Area and my parents moved and retired to Mt. Shasta, CA. some twenty years ago. Mt. Shasta, CA is just above Redding, CA. I will second JO's recommended route. I travel this proposed route almost every month to check on my parents and make sure they are alright, (they are both 86 y.o.). You will absolutely love this proposed ride. I love it and I ride it and never get tired of it. You ride this route and you will get to see and experience a nice chunk of what Northern California, USA has to offered in motorcycle riding. ;D