Please! If you come here BE RESPECTFUL!! There's too many selfish people ignoring the signage…read more Dirty selfish hippies wading and bathing in the water despite signs everywhere saying not to. It's beautiful headwaters of the Sacramento River. The water is so tasty but these disrespectful people are going to ruin it. Don't come here if you can't be respectful to Mother Nature.

Gorgeous park with lots of shady areas, everyone here was extremely friendly! Coming back during…read moreour trip 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.

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

Sisson Meadow is wonderful little park right near downtown Mt Shasta. It's free to enter and a very…read moreeasy stroll. Most of it is on a raised boardwalk through the meadow that gives you sweeping views of the mountain. In June there were still some wildflowers as well as some of the biggest dandelions I've ever seen. After driving up to the area and being in the car all day, this was a great way to stretch my legs and get my first glimpse of the mountains. Scenic stroll with some benches to relax on and admire the views. You won't need to spend a lot of time here or plan your day around it, but it's a worthwhile stop.

Great place to watch the sunset. It is a serene place with benches and paths. It is quiet and…read moreprivate. Great place for photography.

Fresh water, hippies, unique vibes. There were people bringing their 10 gallon jugs filling up…read morewater here. They even rinse out their jug first using the spring water to clean out the residual contaminents. We were wary at first, but then we filled up our water bottles as well. I'll be honest -- I think there is a charged energy to the water and space here. When we left, we felt lighter and recharged. I probably wouldn't bring kids here because there are suspicious individuals and people smoking. I had some interesting conversations with the local hippies.

Such a cool freshwater spring. It's small (so want to keep things in context), but the spring is…read morethe headwater for the Sacramento River...and people bring bottles to sip fresh spring water. It's delicious and special. Please be respectful and keep this amazing and spiritual place pristine so everyone can enjoy it.

Love Bunny Flats! Amazing view of Mount Shasta! Parking can get a little busy, but it depends on…read morewhat time of the day you go

At 6950 feet, the Bunny Flat trail will lead you to locations where you can take some breath taking…read morephotos. Depending on how much hiking you want to do. The old ski bowl trail head and Avalanche gulch trail head are where the trail will lead you. We went towards the old ski bowl. Round trip took us four hours. Around this time in the middle of June it was definitely a challenge because of the trails partially covered in snow. It was such a beautiful experience. Also there is free parking at the bottom and two clean outdoor restrooms available. It is definitely worth the time and effort.

I took a 1/2-day climbing clinic at Yosemite that nearly scared me off outdoor climbing for…read moregood--I'm SO glad I gave it another try! I went to Bear Valley Box Canyon with a couple of friends, and all of us were pretty new to outdoor climbing. We were excited, but definitely nervous. Tim K. made this one of the best adventures of my life. He is extremely knowledgeable--not only about climbing techniques and concepts, but also about climbing history. He kept us safe, comfortable, and laughing until my belly hurt! He was incredibly patient and did a great job of building our confidence throughout the day. Tim definitely lit a fire in me for outdoor climbing. It's a completely different experience from indoor climbing--being outside, surrounded by nature, makes the whole experience feel like an adventure. It was worth every minute, and I can't wait to get back outside and climb again. Highly recommend Tim K. if you're looking for a knowledgeable, safety-conscious, and genuinely fun guide! Climb on!

This review is for Tim K, who was our guide for Bear Valley Box Canyon…read more We went as a group of 3 climbers, and asked for easier routes since we were all beginners who wanted to get a feel for outdoor climbing (we're mostly gym climbers). There were some little snafu's here and there regarding the timing of the activity, but in the end it worked out and Tim was happy to accommodate us even though we booked it during an off-peak period (mid-September). I can't stress the importance of having a good guide especially for beginners, since they can make or break the experience for a newbie. A poor guide can completely destroy the experience and turn a newbie off to climbing entirely. However, Tim was extremely knowledgeable, and happily shared his many years of climbing experience with us. He put all of us at ease, and I did not fear for my safety at any point, which was one of our main goals. We appreciated his coaching, sense of humor, and expertise in Box Canyon. The route was doable yet challenging enough for us advanced beginner gym-climbers. Overall we had a blast, and largely because of Tim's easy-going and comical personality. The next time we're planning a trip in the area, we are definitely contacting Tim again. Thanks Tim, for a wonderful experience!

Had a good time, going to local hikes elsewhere, the campground and beach area are whatever. Full…read moreof 'rules' of things you're not allowed to do. Beach/ parking close at 8. Bathrooms, I had to complain, are filthy. On that point alone I write this warning review. I went to the forest and bathed in rivers and lakes. Campground workers said they were recently cleaned:

I've been coming here with my family for 15 years and spend a lot of money every year in multiple…read morestays. The last few years it just hasn't been the same. Poor security multiple fights, violent public intoxication, and overly roudy campsites, that necessitated a heavy sheriff's presence. This year has been the worst experience ever. They don't have enough staff for safety, maintenance, cleaning, the store, or the registration/reservation desk. I spoke with Julie, the manager. She said they have been having a lot of trouble keeping people employed during this crazy time. Paired with that, the whole park is at MAXIMUM CAPACITY. I completely understand keeping staff right now is beyond their control but why would they continue to book out the ENTIRE park!! They are increasing their profit margins at my expense and awful experience. I'm the one paying the same price I always do for a dirty, unsafe for families, subpar tent and cabin maintenance. We made the best of it by exploring McCloud, and parts of the lake outside of the park. Basically stayed away except to sleep. Please see attached pics.  The toilet was like this going on 3 days. Garbage going on 2 days. Stopped overflowing because there was no more soap or paper towels. Bloody feminine products hanging out of the receptacle. Fire pit upon arrival. (I asked nicely upon online reservation to have trash and fire pit clean upon check in because it was my experience during 5 night cabin stay 4 week prior)