Best trails in Mount Shasta, California

This trail circles Lake Siskiyou with several trailheads around the perimeter of the lake. The bridges across the Sacramento River where it enters the lake are removed for winter typically in October and reinstalled in May or June. Show more

An epic two day ascent of a 14,000ft California Volcano. This is the standard route up from Bunny Flats with an overnight at the campsites near Lake Helen. From there you ascend up the face and then through Red Banks to Misery Hill ending at the true summit. Highly suggested to do this trip as a two day climb to get used to the altitude.Show more

DANGEROUS CONDITION: The Black Butte Trail is one of the oldest and most well used National Forest trails near Mt Shasta. Unfortunately, because of the severe reduction of trail maintenance funding in the last few years, the trail has become dangerous. There is a short section of trail where a wire basket retaining wall has partially failed and will continue to fail. Part of it has collapsed across the trail, and the remaining part is hanging out over the trail at a sharp angle. If it were to fail while someone was hiking by, there could be tragic results. There is no practical alternate off-trail route because of extensive large boulder fields. Consequently, the Trail Association no longer provides information on how to reach the trail nor details about the trail. We suggest you explore other trails in the area. The Siskiyou Outdoor Recreation Alliance (Mountain Runners) is working with the Forest Service to find a solution.Show more

Beautifully forested hike to the Shasta Alpine Lodge which is cared for by the Sierra Club. Dogs are allowed only about halfway up the trail then you must turn around before you are able to climb to the point of the amazing view of Mt. Shasta. Snowshoes are imperative in winter months at which time the route is a little more direct straight up Avalanche Gulch. Fresh water spring available at Horse Camp once the snow level drops (about June).Show more

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This is a beautiful hike with gorgeous views of mountains and lakes the whole way. Most of the elevation gain is right at the turn around point, as there is a quick decent to two lakes and of course an initial ascent going back. Show more