I spent the past four nights here, and it was very quiet, dark, and peaceful…read more Quiet with the caveat that there was a TON of train noise. But if you like white noise, that might be a plus. This was the darkest campground I've ever camped at so far. The view of the stars was great. The cold was on another level. I wouldn't recommend tent camping unless you really know what you're doing. Theoretically, this campground has free showers, but they are closed for the season. I couldn't help but notice that the windows have been broken into and boarded back up. There was theoretically potable water, but it tasted a little funky. Most of the pumps were broken, which made it seem like maybe the rest are about to be determined to be broken soon. There was an electric outlet in the bathroom with a sign warning not to leave personal items. In site 25, which is reserved for PCT hikers, I found another sign warning that items are frequently stolen from the bathrooms, and to use the outlets hidden in the amphitheater instead. (There is also a Starbucks about fifteen minutes away in Shasta.) A trail behind site 25 leads to the PCT, but the trail was currently full of fallen trees and hazards. Another trail near Vista Point turned out to be a safer route to the PCT. A 2 mile trail leads from the campground to Vista Point, where you can either keep hiking, or take in the panoramic views of Mt. Shasta, Castle Crags, and the Gray Rocks. I chose site 38 to camp in, which was at the end of the line of sites that are currently open. The first two nights, I paid with the self serve envelope. The rest I purchased from the Ranger Station. Camping was only $25/night, half off with qualifying passes. So it only cost me $50 to stay here 4 nights. The spaces on the main road were huge, and very well spaced. There was a camp host on duty on site 20, and maintenance came through every day to clean the restrooms and empty the trash. I didn't see much wildlife except for a lot of birds. Wildflowers were just beginning to bloom on the trails. There isn't much to do near the campground, but I found this to be a great place to have some relative peace and quiet for a few days.

We opt to hike up to the Castle Dome. It's a gorgeous hike especially the snow cap view of…read moreMr.Shasta and the fall foilage! A must hike

The water is hypothermia inducingly cold, the walk is treacherous and the falls aren't that…read moreexciting. You can take the long route which requires a lot more walking near the train tracks or attempt the river crossing which could end with you swept miles downriver or drowned. At any moment they could let water out of the down to send a surge down the Sacramento River and send you off through rocks and rapids below the falls. The trains come through fast and around blind corners and the roar of the river masks the sound of the train. It is a dangerous hike and people have died there. I don't recommend it for day trippers or casual tourists. Advanced hiking skills required and extra attention to safety and strong swimmers only. Even in mid August the water is high and freezing and the river crossing is very slippery and dangerous. If you know what you are doing and manage the trek there and back you will have seen one of the areas smaller but pretty waterfalls. There is talk of building a trail with a pedestrian bridge to the falls so once that is done it will likely be overrun with day trippers. I recommend going now but be careful.

A must visit in Dunsmuir! Live the cascading waterfall so majestic , calm and mesmerizing ! It's…read moreour second time here and definitely be more visit in the future ! We had the whole waterfall to ourselves

Very well maintained trail along the perimeter of Lake Siskiyou. Decent amount of free parking near…read morethe trailhead/lakefront with bathrooms and trash cans. Tons of folks with boating equipment and stuff to hang out by the lake front and relax, fish, or have a picnic. The trail itself is a loop and you can turn around at any point. Not terribly strenuous and almost all flat - great for little ones/carrying a baby. There is a developed camp and a beach on the other side of the lake. If you're interested in a little bit more seclusion, there is plenty of space to spread out and relax, looking up at the base of Mt Shasha!

This spot was utterly incredibly! Came here with my family as it is my brothers birthday and we…read morethought a Mount Shasta trip would be a nice easy fun get away from the rigors of Los Angeles and the concrete jungle. We stopped by after eating around the area (recommend the smokehouse or bbq, stay away from the Mexican food at all costs!!) So we went to cable beach and got off and walked around and went to the lake to skip rocks and hang out as we unfortunately forgot our bathing suits. The view was so incredible, and perfect I couldn't even believe the how breathtaking it was at sunset . We skipped many rocks and even made it into a competition which I won, then I went off and found a great stump to take pictures on and unfortunately I slipped and fell on the rocks. Caution! Many rocks here so take water shoes or something with a thick bottom! Although it was pretty funny I'm still hurting haha. We saw boats on the lake and some people off to the side having a picnic and taking a dip in the lovely, warm water. All in all this was an incredible place to stop by and visit! I highly, highly, highly, HIGHLYYY recommend coming here!

I had such a wonderful short hike at this preserve this past August. Located in Shasta/Trinity…read morenational forest, entrance is free. I parked the Upper falls and followed the trail along the river to see those falls followed by Middle and Lower Falls, If you start where I did it's downhill first with the uphill on the way back but it's a fairly easy grade. The falls each had their own unique attributes and Middle and Lower falls have swimming access. Really lovely area and not too crowded.

We finally got a glimpse of this beauty well, the lower…read morefalls of it! Still beautiful. We walked about 1.1 miles to get to the lower falls because the road was closed. It was a really easy and breeze of a hike. There's a lookout point once you get to the waterfall and there's also stairs if you prefer to get a closer view of the waterfall. All in all, this hike is about 3.2 miles round trip and there's plenty of snow to walk & see right now.

Peaceful; wear hiking shoes; bring hiking sticks just in case; there was a very narrow steep path-…read morebe careful; you will feel the vortex or maybe even hear strange rock or thump sound... be careful; it is pretty secluded

This is NOT for beginners or folks with anxiety or afraid of heights. First you want to be gentle…read moreon your car on the drive down to the trail. It was about 1.5 miles of extremely bumpy/rocky road. The regular part of the hike wasn't too bad. Very inclined and tough for folks with asthma...make sure you have your inhaler and some water. Very Rocky as well. Saw a few folks with non-hiking shoes on. Wear tennis shoes or boots. No sandals or flip flops or Birkenstocks. There are NO markers, so that's fun. You have to follow your phone map. When you get to the divide, one hill up to Ney river (right) or down to the falls (left), this is where it gets so sticky! And folks with fear of heights or anxiety, DO NOT GO! The path gets super narrow, sandy, and anything to hold onto like trees and rocks disappear (didn't get a photo as I was having a panic attack). It was truly awful for someone with fear of heights and anxiety. Not worth it for me. The waterfall was beautiful, just not necessary!

Great little hike, work the walk. Little park at the trailhead, dog friendly, easy hike for me and…read moremy dogs. Cool falls, not an excessive amount of water due to time of year, can walk behind the falls. I didn't hike beyond the falls as I had a long drive ahead of me. So glad I found this spot. Lots of berry plants, beware of poison oak. You can scan a QR code to donate to the upkeep of the park, trail and falls.

A must-stop on your drive through Northern California other than stopping for Weed…read more Remember: "Leaves of three, rub them on me" Right off the 5, there's a small picnic table, gazebo, drinking fountain (functional spring to fall) at the head of the trail that descends 160-200 feet down, crossing a small stream, past the highest concentration of poison oal in the area. Remember: "leaves of three, yum yummy" You'll hear the waterfall by the time you hit the switchback. The waterfall has a 30-35 foot plunge into a icy pool shallow enough to play in before it joins the Sacramento River. Because it's not huge or dangerous, you can actually pose next to it, dip your head into it, and hang out in the dark, shady, slippery rock cave behind the waterfall. I recommend going back up, especially if this was a pit stop on a road trip, but you can continue the hike, following Hedge Creek along the poison oak. Remember: "Leaves of three: make a tea" Allegedly there are more waterfalls if you pass the main waterfall and an observation deck looking down on the Sac River. Looking down, as in vantage point; not looking down on it for its historical elevated levels of mercury and arsenic from gold mining operations. If you want to get crazy, there's a rough and unofficial trail to the top of the falls. Option A: walk north from the parking lot about 75 yards and then cut through the trees to an obvious path. Option B: Climb about 35 feet up from the first switchback to get to that same path. From I-5 N exit Siskiyou and turn left. From I-5S., turn left. In both cases, turn right on Mott Rod and look for parking on the right. And remember, "Leaves of Three: Snack with Glee"

Sacred Headwaters of the Sacramento River. Clean, pure, amazing drinking water for all. Wonderful…read morecommunity and people. Fun times!

It's a beautiful place to access the 50-year-old water spring. A lot of people come here to fill…read moretheir water containers.

We took ourselves on a waterfall tour of Norther California this spring and we hiked to over a…read moredozen waterfalls. Potem falls was my favorite by far. The good: This hike is very short and easily doable for all fitness levels. Although there is decline down and incline back, even someone out of shape can make it back up (ask me how I'm sure :) ) The payoff is amazing! The fall is gorgeous and centered so you are able to see it well from any angle at the bottom. There is thunder and mist and a beautiful pool of water as well as shade to enjoy it in. We saw wildlife, including a lizard (pictured) and a deer on our way out. The not so good: The road is dirt for the last few miles and has a steep drop-off, so drive slow and pay attention. I was lucky enough not to have anyone in front of me but halfway through the drive a cybertruck came up behind me and they had to stop for a while to create distance because there was so much dirt flying at their car that they couldn't see. Even with the dirty and sometime scary drive, these falls are definitely worth visiting.

The walk down to Potem Falls is pretty easy…read more Parking: A pull-out on the side of the road right in front of the "Potem Falls" sign. There's enough space for ~4 cars. We noted broken glass on the ground so there may be a risk of break-ins here. The walk itself was a gradual descent which made it one of the easier ones. We went on Thanksgiving Day and only encountered a couple walking down to the falls while we were leaving. The waterfall is beautiful and looks like a really fun spot to swim in the summer.

Anyone hear of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) before? This trail is approximately 2650 miles long,…read moreand it stretches from the Mexican border in Southern California all the way up to the Canadian border in Washington state. For the folks who are able to complete the trek, it normally takes them about 5 months. Unfortunately, my lovely wife and I have not gotten the chance to do this hike of a lifetime. We have hiked a miniscule portion of the incredible Pacific Crest Trail, though. We have also met a couple of hikers who were in the midst of completing the dream! This trailhead is one of the areas where you can access the PCT. It is pretty darn cool.

This trailhead is gorgeous!. Someday I will hike this section. For now it's beautiful to drive…read morethere & hang out by the creek, look at the bridges, scenery and those tropical-looking umbrella plants . I was hoping to talk to some hikers passing through but we weren't there long enough. To get there you take the road (Squaw Valley Rd. I believe) from McCloud, the one that heads to the McCloud Reservoir. Once you pass Friday's RV Retreat, take the first road to the right and drive in a couple miles (apr). The trailhead will be on your left. You'll see a toilet...If you want better directions you can also stop at the Ranger's office in McCloud.

Lucas Gymbojie was INSANELY kind and considerate. He helped me with a V4, he showed perseverance…read moreand dedication on wanting me to get better and better a better version of myself, he was not giving up on me and for that here's 5 stars. LG is the best there ever was that ever walked in this building, if there was a chance for anyone being Magnus son, it would be him. Thank you Lucas Gymbojie for your outstanding performance and may everyone strive to be like YOU...may everyone's ancestors know your name and have your legacy be passed down through generations through generations. #givehim/heraraise

Love this gym. Been here for about 2-3ish years now. Has a nice area for calisthenics and weight…read morelifting. But the best part is the climbing wall. Tons of walls to climb and they change every week. The community is also top notch. Met many friends that I'll have for life. Definitely one of the greatest places to be!