A uniquely inspired vacation home made for people who love to hike, ski, and explore the outdoors located in the […]
Pacific Crest Trail from Parks Creek Trailhead can be reached from a paved road about 30 miles from Mt. Shasta Ranger Station. Going south on the Pacific Crest Trail, there is level 2 […]
Spending the 4th of July in Siskiyou – California’s northernmost region – is a good getaway idea. Spending the week […]
A great mountain bike trail with elevation gains and descents. Take in the spectacular views as you ride alongside the Upper McCloud River.
Located on the flanks of California’s most magical peak, LOGE Mt. Shasta is your ultimate adventure outpost! Come to summit […]
A nine mile mountain bike loop that passes through an old growth forest, then traverses the inner Gorge of the Klamath River.
The Castle Dome Trail climbs through forested area before popping you out between Castle Dome and the Crag’s eastern face.
Up the side of the Goosenest is the Goosenest Trail. It is a short but very steep hike up the side of a volcano with a large crater. It is an outstanding view of […]
The Sisson-Callahan National Recreation Trail is a multi-use trail that follows the scenic North Fork of the Sacramento River for 3.3 miles.
Ash Creek Falls is one of the finest falls in California. It is set far back in Ash Creek Canyon as the waterfall makes a huge scene, gushing over the […]
Box Canyon, is an easy 1.5 mile trail with lots to offer and close to the Sacramento River. It offers many vistas down into the canyon, it is a nice relaxing […]
The Lower Klamath River is perfect for beginners and family groups of all ages looking to take on their first multi-day river expedition.
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If you’ve ever seen someone wearing a T-shirt that reads “University of Weed,” you might have laughed, thinking of it […]
Who says Californians can’t enjoy a snowy winter? Here in California’s real North, we see all four seasons — in […]
This historical, warm and inviting home, located in downtown McCloud, is one of the original Mill Houses owned by the […]
Nestled in the heart of Siskiyou County’s West region, Scott Valley comprises three main towns — Fort Jones, Etna, and […]
To get to the trailhead the “upper” and “lower” Sand Flat Road can be used. The same routes can be accessed as the Bunny Flat trailhead using the Sand Flat […]
Castle Lake trail is one of the longer hikes in the greater Mount Shasta area encompassing 11 miles round trip, and is so worth it due to the amount of lakes and […]
The Shasta Valley Wildlife Area contains approximately 4,700 acres of Great Basin juniper woodland, riparian forest, seasonal wetlands, and crop lands, with Mt. Shasta as a backdrop.
A moderate 6 mile trail. Enjoy the views of Castle Crags, Mount Shasta, and an endless vista of range and valley.
Love is in the air as January fades away and February takes its place. Here in Siskiyou, we’re practically buzzing […]
A 3.3 mile one-way downhill mountain bike trail. The trail difficulty is rated Black, with a single track with steep exposed sections.
This short hike enters a lush canyon, home to 19th century ruins a well-developed rock climbing area, a crashing creek and a beautiful waterfall.
Driving to Bunny Flat is still easy, despite the closing of the Everett Memorial Highway. You can hike the Green Butte Ridge Trail or the path to Horse Camp. Right now […]
A 3 mile trail up Spring Hill at the north end of Mount Shasta City. Vistas offer views of the Trinity Divide, Strawberry Valley and Mount Shasta.
On the southwest face of Mount Shasta is where you will find Clear Creek, the main route. This route has an easier slope than Avalanche Gulch and has amazing views, […]
Located at the base of Mt Shasta with a view of California’s most stunning mountain, Shasta View Lodge offers a perfect year-round […]
A popular destination for visitors to Castle Crags State Park is the scenic overlook at the end of Vista Point Trail.
North of Redding in Dunsmuir there is a waterfall called the Hedge Creeks Falls. Hedge Creek runs off into the Sacramento River and is very popular due to its close proximity to I-5 making it a ideal stopping […]
There is a short, but great hike in Shasta Valley to take you to Trout Lake. It has stellar views all around and highlights the high desert scenery.
Mid River RV Park is located in Seiad Valley with the Pacific Crest Trail running in front of the park. […]
A locally owned and operated by a dedicated staff of fellow outdoor enthusiasts offering equipment, clothing food and advice.
There is a volcanic dome called Haystack in the California, Shasta Valley. The valley is a lot less traveled as people just want to get to the high country and pass through. Many people […]
Nestled at the base of Mt. Shasta is the small, charming town of McCloud, a South Siskiyou stop that is […]
The Bunny Flat Trail is where snowmobilers can head into the Old Ski Bowl area, it accesses all routes for climbers and hikers on the south and west sides, and […]
Bask in the views of surrounding mountains while hiking on Mount Shasta. The far-reaching panoramas are abundant along every trail on the mountain.
The most interesting trail on Mount Shasta is the Squaw/South Gate Meadow Trail. There are not many developed trails on the mountain which is surprising based off of the size. Most trails follow old […]
A rarely traveled trail that passes through lake basins, meadows and descends through a large canyon alongside the North Fork of the Sacramento River.
The trail winds its way around the north side of the pinnacle of Black Butte, revealing amazing views en route to a 360 degree vista at the summit.
A long traverse of the lower section of the stunning Castle Crags on the Pacific Crest Trail.
Castle Lake is located high in the Eddy Mountains west of Mt. Shasta. Photo Credit: Castle Lake TripAdvisor (ber57nie, sekharbvp, Craig S., Timothy Y.)
Following East Boulder Creek, the East Boulder Lake Loop takes you through a wide shallow canyon. Going through meadows the creek follows along. The route crosses the wilderness boundary into the Trinity Alps […]
Petroglyph Point Trail starts on the east side outside of Petroglyph Point. Across from the trail entrance you will see the trailhead parking lot where you will then hike to the top […]
Remember that wilderness safety is your responsibility. It is important to realize you may not be able to rely on a cellphone for help and the wilderness has unforeseen risks […]
FISH, HIKE, BIKE, HUNT & PLAY The Etna Motel is a 10 room establishment tucked away in beautiful Scott Valley. […]
Root Creek Falls is a large, multi-tiered waterfall that spills 500+ feet over the granite Castle Dome just south of Dunsmuir in the Castle Crags wilderness area.
A trailhead that no one goes on is called Sand Flat at 6,830 feet. Just before Bunny Flat you can access it off of the Everett Memorial Highway. Both the upper and […]
Mt. Bradley Lookout is a moderate to difficult hike with two attractive lake destinations along the way – dramatic Heart Lake and pastoral Little Castle Lake.
One of the least known waterfalls in the Mount Shasta area is Wagon Creek Falls. It is not thought about much, it gets lost amongst all the other beautiful waterfalls. […]
One of the most beautiful waterfalls in California is the Mud Creek Falls. It has the highest volume by far of any of the other falls on Mt. Shasta from […]
We are a fun, locally owned and operated company in Northern California offering whitewater rafting trips on the Upper Sacramento, Klamath, Trinity, and Cal-Salmon Rivers. We are small enough to […]
November in Siskiyou might just be a well kept secret, it is a time for natural beauty, tranquility, and unique […]
Castle lake is a 47 acre glacial lake perfect for fly fishing, spinning or baitcasting for gold shiners, brook and rainbow trout.
The Trinity Divide, Heart Lake Trail is short and offers great view. The amount of alpine terrain and vistas is hard to come by. It starts at the Castle Lake […]
A mile hike uphill to a lookout that’s complete with a picnic table and a beautiful view of Happy Camp.
The Castle Crags are a very difficult area to see due to no trails going into the spire covered heart of granite making the viewing difficult. There are some trails […]
The Castle Lake Shore Trail begins through brush and rocks as it goes around a little part of the lake. The trailhead is at the north end of the parking […]
Panther Meadow Loop Trail gives great views of Mount Shasta. Spring water flows through alpine meadows full of wildflowers. Please stay on the trail due to fragile plants and do […]
Two towns in California, Burney and McCloud, will be linked by the Great Shasta Rail Trail when done, along an 80-mile scenic trail. Along this trail the culture, local heritage, nature and the […]
We are a small guide owned and operated company offering whitewater rafting on the beautiful Klamath River – from mellow to heart-pounding, from Half-day excursions to Multi-day wilderness vacations. The […]
Anyone who has ever owned a dog knows how quickly they become a part of the family. That’s why not […]
Just south of Mount Shasta, historic Dunsmuir is something of a hidden gem in Siskiyou County. Surrounded by sweeping mountain […]
Just west of the Scott River on Kelsey Creek you pick up the Kelsey National Recreation Trail. Today the trail serves as a popular day hike to Paradise Lake and […]
There’s no question that Northern California is one of the most iconic travel destinations in America. And for good reason […]
At VS Equine LLC you can explore some of the finest, most scenic trails with amazing views, lakes, and rivers through an exclusive guided horseback tour throughout beautiful Siskiyou county.
A moderate 4.6 mile trail. Incredible views throughout. The route follows snow-covered Everett Memorial Highway to its terminus at the Old Ski Bowl.
A 48.5 mile, scenic road bike route that takes you from Yreka to Montague. Experience elevation gains and descents on this ride.
The pleasant, restive Cottage Studio with the heart of Mt. Shasta view has an Island Canopied Queen Bed; fluffy towels; […]
A mountain bike route that provides about 10 miles of single-track and 10 miles of dirt roads for one to five hours of riding.
Gray Butte Trail is a moderate 3.5 mile round trip out of Panther Meadows that passes a sacred Native American site and old-growth forest on the way to an expansive […]
Mount Shasta Ski Bowl opened in 1958 and in 1978 an avalanche took out the lifts leaving it no longer operating, but it is still an amazing place to visit. […]
Orr Lake is a popular fishing area with a beautiful view of Mt Shasta.
Pluto’s Cave was formed by an eruption of basaltic lava which came from a vent approx. 8 miles northeast between Deer Mountain and The Whaleback. Today it is a lava […]
This is a moderate, 22 mile out-and-back trail ideal for snowshoeing. Close-up views of pristine pools, rapids, charging cascades and mini-falls.
The Whitney Falls Trail is a hiking trail that leads to an overlook of Whitney Falls. There are four waterfalls on Mount Shasta, this being one. The Whitney Falls Trail […]
Burstarse Falls is actually a pair of beautiful waterfalls located in the Castle Crags Wilderness about a quarter mile off the PCT.
The Scott Mountains are one of the least known mountain ranges, but most beautiful in the Mount Shasta area. There are rugged peaks, scenic geology and many lakes an meadows. The […]
A great hike up a cinder cone volcano that offers views of the surrounding wilderness. A hike to the Schonchin Butte Fire Lookout is worth the effort!
With majestic views of Mt. Shasta and typically still water, Shastina Lake is a great place for water recreation in Siskiyou, especially spring and summer.
You can get to Horsetail falls by car to admire the marble-white cascade and see a much smaller cascade a half a mile north, Ponytail Falls. If you want to […]
Castle Lake is a 47 acre glacial lake located high in the Eddy Mountains west of Mt. Shasta, perfect for fishing, paddleboarding, kayaking and skating.
The McCloud River Falls Trail is a favorite in the area because it leads you to three waterfalls. These waterfalls have formed because the river has run into tough, erosion-resistant […]
Anyone who has ever visited the beautiful East Siskiyou region understands its attraction. Adventure, spectacular views and being one with […]
There’s plenty to do in Mount Shasta The beauty of Siskiyou, California’s northernmost region, is a sight to behold any […]