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    4.2 (10 reviews)

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    Mt. Shasta
    Gloria L.

    Mount Shasta is a beautiful site when you approach it and, even more, when you get to the visitor's parking lot. It always has snow on its peak and 4 of the largest glaciers in California. Mt. Shasta is a popular climb for both intermediate and experienced mountaineers. Although strenuous, this non-technical climb is suitable for people in good physical condition who are comfortable with climbing at elevations above 10,000 feet. I thought it wasn't as hard to climb as I expected, though you do have to watch your footing. The peak of Mt. Shasta is 14,180 feet is the 2nd highest peak in the Cascades and the 5th highest in California. Mt. Shasta is a potentially active stratovolcano. It erupts every 600 to 800 years, though, volcanoes don't care about averages. Stratovolcanoes are steep with periodic, explosive eruptions. The lava that flows from them is highly viscous, and cools and hardens before spreading very far. Mt. St. Helen's and Mt. Rainer are also stratovolcanoes...and we know how explosive Mt. St. Helen's was! I can say I climbed Mt. Shasta. It was only a few hundred feet but Shhhh... we don't have to mention that part!

    Rose L.

    Came here in February this year! Lots and lots of snow so be sure to snow chain up, get a four-wheel drive, and load up the sandbags if you're coming up for snow activities. It was very pretty overall as the views were immaculate as you got a scope of the city, there were many folks snowmobiling, skiing, and just walking around! If you're up for it, trekking Shasta herself is also great! The water from Headwaters spring in the country park not far from the mountain itself is also a must-try!

    View of Mt. Shasta from Bunny Flats
    Jack M.

    I have to say I was quite impressed with this mountain sitting at 14,000 plus feet above see level. The farthest I could get up by vehicle was the "Bunny Flat Trailhead." I wanted to go a little farther up the Panther Meadow's Campground, but the road was still closed. It was not a big deal because from where I was at, the view of the mountain was great, and there were a number of easy trails to check things out. I did not take to main trail up the mountain because I was not prepared for such and adventure, but I ventured on the trails neat base and relaxed at view points to soak it all in.

    Julio H.

    Traveling up A10, and reaching the end of the road leads to countless cars and people camping. From there, you start your trek into the mountain. This year 2018, the snow was still present and basically, you walk on snow. In the summer months, there is no snow until you go further in. This mountain is the crown jewel of the Cascade mountains, and it is said to be a sleeping volcano. It is energetically strong and magical. Visited by skiers and mystics alike, this is a beautiful place to be.

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    Driving past Mount Shasta on I-5 you just can't miss this natural piece of beauty.

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    Lake Siskiyou Trail - Spectacular views from the trail.

    Lake Siskiyou Trail

    4.8(6 reviews)
    18.6 km

    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!

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    Lake Siskiyou Trail - Great "Kodak moment" of Mount Shasta from the trail.

    Great "Kodak moment" of Mount Shasta from the trail.

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    Lake Siskiyou Trail - Lake Siskiyou and Mount Shasta, view from the trail.

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    Lake Siskiyou and Mount Shasta, view from the trail.

    Castle Lake Campground

    Castle Lake Campground

    4.7(16 reviews)
    14.7 km

    I tried to find a listing for the actual Castle Lake but instead just found the campground. To be…read moreclear, the campground is a short distance prior to the actual lake which has its own parking lot and trailheads. Once parked at the lake, you can embark on the moderate trail to Heart Lake. Approaching the lake, the trail is to the left of it and climbs along the lake shore with intermittent views. As you take a gradual but steady climb up, you will start to see views open up and eventually see Mt Shasta itself. Most hikers stop at Heart Lake which is a scenic spot with granite on one side and on the outlet side of the lake for Shasta views. If you're wanting a little bit of a longer hike, when facing the lake, make a right and log hop across its outlet and follow a faint but obvious trail to a rocky outcropping. There you will reach an amazing vista of Castle Lake and Mt Shasta. It's a great spot to have your lunch and take some amazing photos. Take care on the way down as there are some steep drop offs and slippery rocks. Most of the trail is exposed, so I'd go earlier in the day in the warm months. Depending on how far you go, it's 3-4 miles out and back. Wonderful way to have amazing mountain scenery in a short hike. Free parking at the lake and pit toilets (not the best, not the worst I've seen.)

    This review is for Heart Lake Trail From Castle Lake which was a ~3 miles round trip that took ~2…read morehour to complete. One of the must do hikes near Dunsmuir. Trail was a steady incline for the most part and becomes very steep near the end. Furthermore, trail transitions from a wooded area to a rocky and exposed terrain. Stunning views of the nearby mountains and lakes at higher elevation! Heart Lake was actually referring to a small lake at the top. At the end of the hike, you get a heart shaped view of Castle Lake! Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/Xc34KEsV1TE By the way, the address on Yelp is incorrect. Use AllTrails or Google.

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    Castle Lake Campground - Heart lake

    Heart lake

    Castle Lake Campground - Gorgeous trail

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    Gorgeous trail

    Lake Siskiyou - Shasta views

    Lake Siskiyou

    3.5(27 reviews)
    16.9 km

    What a gorgeous place to spend time relaxing with an incredible view of Shasta. We were able to…read morefind parking at one of the public access lots, which is free, and then took a short wander down to the lakeshore to take in the majestic beauty. Highly recommend pulling off the interstate for a rest stop here to stretch your legs and breathe in the crisp air!

    I stopped by Lake Siskiyou twice during my recent trip to the Mt Shasta area. Once was to sit by…read morethe water and relax, following a long hike earlier in the day and have lunch at the nearby resorts bar & grill (separate review for that.) The second visit was to hike the trail along the lake. For the beach time, it was a week day and it too crowded. I was able to snag a bench near the resort's public beach and enjoy the iconic views of Mt Shasta. As for the lakeside trail, it goes all the way around and is approximately 7 miles. I was short on time, so did a 3 mile out and back. Along the way, there are forested paths, Mt Shasta views and meadows to enjoy. The trail wasn't well signed and I lost it at some points. Since I was only doing a small section of it, I just followed the lakeshore best I could on my out and back. Early morning, it was a peaceful place. I'd love to come back and see about kayaking the lake or doing the entire trail. Lovely spot and a nice way to unwind near Shasta

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    Lake Siskiyou
    Lake Siskiyou - Great swimming spot, drops off fairly quickly and is deep and cold!

    Great swimming spot, drops off fairly quickly and is deep and cold!

    Lake Siskiyou - View on the way out

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    View on the way out

    Mount Shasta - climbing - Updated May 2026

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