Faery Falls & Ney Springs
The Ney Springs Canyon Trail is in fact an old dirt road. The fact that the road can still be driven on should not discourage hikers from travelling the route on foot. In truth, the road is quickly becoming a trail as it degrades more and more each year. Moreover, it would not be a pleasant or easy drive for low clearance vehicles. Now, having gotten the nitty-gritty out of the way, what does this old road offer? It enters into a densely forested canyon through which raucous Ney Springs Creek crashes over boulders and small cataracts.
Category: Easy
Distance: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 308 feet
Route Type: Out & Back
Directions: From 1-5 N, take exit 738 toward Central Mt. Shasta. Take a sharp left onto W Lake St. (signs for Lake Siskiyou). Continue onto Hatchery Lane, then turn left onto S Old Stage Rd. After 2.3 miles, take a slight right onto W A Barr Rd. Turn left onto Ney Springs Road, then turn left to stay on Ney Springs Road. Trailhead will be on the right.
Highlights: Beautiful views of Lake Siskiyou, dog-friendly
Photo Credit: Hike Mt. Shasta – Ney Springs Canyon Trail (Bubba Suess)
