Explore new horizons in Siskiyou, where each season offers a fresh perspective.
Carrick Parkย located off Highway 97 on Maple Street. This neighborhood park is a 3 acre green haven.
Shasta Mountain Guides is the original climbing guide service on Mt. Shasta and leads the highest quality trips and expeditions on the mountain. For over 40 years we have shared […]
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. […]
A popular destination for visitors to Castle Crags State Park is the scenic overlook at the end of Vista Point Trail.
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.
A long traverse of the lower section of the stunning Castle Crags on the Pacific Crest Trail.
If you want a niceย well traveledย trail to walk on check out the Lake Siskiyou Trail.ย It is great for residents of Siskiyou County and visitors.ย It goes through deep forests, meadows and […]
A good example of dry and wet high elevation meadows is the Little Shasta Meadow Botanical Special Interest Area that is 290 acres. Alongside theย Forest Service roadย 46N09 about 1.6 miles […]
The most interesting trail on Mount Shasta is the Squaw/South Gate Meadow Trail. There areย not manyย developed trails on the mountain which is surprising basedย off ofย the size. Most trails follow old […]
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 […]
With majestic views of Mt. Shasta and typically still water, Lake Shastina is a great place for water recreation in Siskiyou, especially spring and summer.ย
Eighty-nine lakes, magical meadows, and big streams are what encompass the Marble Mountain Wilderness. The wilderness is surrounded by a variety of trees, dominated by tanbark oak, madrone, and Douglas […]
Sisson Meadow finds many people enjoying the views and nature of this wetland. It is aย 7.5 acreย beautiful well-known spot in Mt. Shasta. The land got purchased in 2003 and since […]
SWS Mountain Guides is a mountaineering guide service in Mt. Shasta, Ca.
Heading out to Etna Summit?ย Expect great views and cooler temperatures than the Scott Valley below.
A moderate 15 mile mountain bike trail that provides three to five hours of riding time. Experience elevation gains and descends on this trail.
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 […]
A trailhead that no one goes on is called Sand Flat at 6,830 feet. Just before Bunny Flat you can access itย off ofย the Everett Memorial Highway. Both the upper and […]
A mile hike uphill to a lookout that’s complete with a picnic table and a beautiful view of Happy Camp.
Near Tulelake,ย California is Glass Mountain which is aย 4.9 mileย round trip trail with moderate traffic. Glass Mountain offers beautiful viewsย and mostly used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding which is […]
A 5.5 mile multi-use trail with views of the Klamath River, located just 2 miles south of Happy Camp.
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.
Lake Siskiyouย is located inย Northern California at the foot of the Trinity Divide. It has amazing views of Mount Shastaย andย is not far from the city that boastsย many outdoor activities. Swimming, non-motor […]
Petroglyph Point Trail starts on the east side outside of Petroglyph Point. Across from the trail entrance you will see theย trailheadย parking lot where you will then hike to the top […]
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,ย there isย levelย 2 […]
There is a volcanic dome called Haystack in the California, Shasta Valley.ย The valley is a lot less traveled asย peopleย just want to get to the high countryย and pass through. Many people […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
Theย McCloud River flows east of and parallel to the upperย Sacramento River, inย Siskiyou Countyย andย Shasta Countyย in Northernย California.
River Park, in Happy Camp provides a scenic city park with green grass, a shaded pavilion and handy access to the refreshing Klamath River.
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. Rightย now […]
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 […]
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.
For a little taste of waterfalls and wilderness, head to the aptly named Dog Trail in the Castle Crags Wilderness area.
Bear Trail (College of the Siskiyous) is a 2.1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Weed, California.
Mt. Bradley Lookout is a moderate to difficult hike with two attractive lake destinations along the way โ dramatic Heart Lake and pastoral Little Castle Lake.
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 […]
Plutoโs 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 […]
Box Canyon, is an easyย 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 […]
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 […]
Just west of the Scott River on Kelsey Creek you pick up the Kelsey National Recreation Trail.ย Today the trail serves as a popular day hike to Paradise Lake and […]
โCastle Peakโ lies between Castle Crags and the Trinity Divide and this is the location that has given the mountain its unofficial name at the edge of Crags as well […]
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 […]
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 […]
Theย Modoc National Forestย is a 1,654,392-acre (6,695ย km2)ย national forestย in northeasternย California.
On the border of the Modoc National Forest and Lava Beds National Monumentย is theย Gillemย Bluff, a low elevation ridgeย sitting betweenย 4400 feetย andย 4600 feetย in elevation.ย There are no trails on this part of the […]
Up the side of theย Goosenestย is theย Goosenestย 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 […]
In the Trinity Alpsย Wildernessย there are approximately 550 miles of trails around. A lot needs to be maintained, but the maintenance also varies on the patterns of the trails, wilderness preservation […]
Following East Boulder Creek, the East Boulder Lake Loopย takes you through a wide shallow canyon. Going through meadowsย the creek follows along.ย The route crosses the wilderness boundary into the Trinity Alps […]
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.
Along Captain Jackโs Strongholdย Trailย you can do one of two short self-guidedย interpretiveย trails that go through Modoc, wartime defenses. At Lava Beds National Monument in the Northern Sierraย Cascadeย you can walk where Captain […]
The Castle Dome Trail climbs through forested area before popping you out between Castle Dome and the Cragโs eastern face.
Bask in the views of surrounding mountains while hiking on Mount Shasta.ย The far-reaching panoramas are abundant along every trail on the mountain.
To get to the trailhead the โupperโ and โlowerโ Sand Flat Road can be used. The same routes can be accessed as the Bunny Flat trailhead using the Sand Flat […]
What Sweetbriar Falls lacks in size, it makes up for in ease of access and steady flow.
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.
The McCloud Area offers fishing, hunting, swimming, camping, hiking, photography opportunities, and breathtaking scenery. As suspected, during the winter months, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, hunting, fishing, and skiing are the main […]
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.
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 lakesย an meadows. The […]
North of Reddingย in Dunsmuirย there is a waterfall called the Hedge Creeks Falls.ย Hedge Creek runs off into the Sacramento Riverย andย is very popular due to its close proximity to I-5 making itย aย idealย stopping […]
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.
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, […]
Medicine Lake sits in the caldera of an ancient volcano and is 30 miles Northeast of Mount Shasta. The last time that the Medicine Lake Volcano erupted was nearly 1,000 […]
Two towns in California,ย Burneyย and McCloud, will be linked by the Great Shasta Rail Trailย when done, along an 80-mile scenic trail. Along this trail the culture, local heritage, nature and the […]
A moderate 6 mile trail. Enjoy the views of Castle Crags, Mount Shasta, and an endless vista of range and valley.
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 theย amountย of lakes and […]
Klamath National Forestย is a 1,737,774-acre (2,715ย sqย mi; 7,033ย km2)ย national forest, in theย Klamath Mountains, located inย Siskiyou Countyย in northernย California,
A rarely traveled trail that passes through lake basins, meadows and descends through a large canyon alongside the North Fork of the Sacramento River.
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 […]
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 […]
Start at the Soda Creek Trailhead for a pleasant walk on the PCT in the woods leading to Root Creek […]
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 […]
The development of a broad shield volcano formed the Medicine Lake Highlands. When the center block happened to fall along the fractured lines it created an enclosed basin 6 miles […]
Ukonom Creek is a cold, clear creek that feeds the Klamath River, and was named after a Karok chief.
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. […]
Burstarse Falls is actually a pair of beautiful waterfalls located in the Castle Crags Wilderness about a quarter mile off the PCT.
๐ถ Southern Oregonโs legendary Rogue Suspects are bringing the groove to the Yreka Summer Concert Series this Friday, July 18! ๐ธ๐
Join us at the park for a night of classic, high-energy jams you wonโt want to miss. Bring your lawn chairs, your dancing shoes, and your summer vibes! โ๏ธ๐บ๐
๐ค Music starts at 6:30 PM
๐ Miner Street Park, Yreka
๐๏ธ Free & family-friendly!
๐ฎ Food + Beverage Trucks On-Site
#YrekaSummerConcerts #RogueSuspects #LiveMusicYreka #SiskiyouVibes #discoversiskiyou #seesiskiyou #redding #mtshasta #yreka #southernoregon #medford #ashland #norcal
๐โจ Etna, CA: where charm meets adventure in the heart of the Siskiyous. From artisan butcher shops to mountain trails and locally brewed beers, this little town packs a big punch. ๐๐ป
What`s your favorite spot in Etna?
#SmallTownExpeditions #EtnaCalifornia #DiscoverSiskiyou #HiddenGems #RoadTripVibes #siskiyou #etna #siskiyoucounty #smalltowns #norcal #mountaintowns
๐ถ Get ready, Yreka! Sacramentoโs funk and soul powerhouse The Gold Souls are bringing the groove to Summer Concerts in the Park this Friday, July 11! ๐๐บ Grab your blankets, your friends, and your dancing shoesโmusic kicks off at 6:30 PM at Miner St. Park! ๐ค๐ทโจ
#YrekaSummerConcerts #TheGoldSouls #LiveMusicYreka #yreka #siskiyou #siskiyoucounty #redding #ashlandoregon
๐ฒโจ Tucked away in the heart of the Klamath National Forest, Happy Camp is your gateway to wild beauty, outdoor adventure, and small-town charm. Whether you`re casting a line in the Klamath River, hiking through ancient forests, or just soaking in the quiet, there`s something peacefulโand powerfulโabout this special corner of West Siskiyou.
๐ Take the scenic drive and discover why it`s called Happy Camp.
#DiscoverSiskiyou #HappyCampCA #VisitCalifornia #NorCalHiddenGems #KlamathRiver #AdventureAwaits
Happy Fourth of July! ๐
Whether youโre chasing waterfalls, hiking under the stars, kayaking on crystal-clear lakes, or enjoying a local festivalโSiskiyou is the perfect place to make holiday memories.
๐ Please remember to recreate responsibly - do not light your own fireworks, and pack out all of your trash! Tag us in your weekend fun using #DiscoverSiskiyou and stay safe out there! ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฅ
๐ธ: @livelikeitsthewknd
#discoversiskiyou #seesiskiiyou #visitcalifornia #norcal #california #adventure #pnw #chasingwaterfalls #granolagirls #mtshasta
Summerโs heating up in Siskiyou โ donโt miss a July packed with festivals, music, and mountain adventure! โฐ๐ถโจClick the "Events" link in our bio for all the details!
๐บ๐ธ Mt. Shasta Fourth of July Celebration + Fun Run
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July 3-5 | ๐Downtown Mt.Shasta
๐ Montague Fourth of July Freedom Festival
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July 3-5 | ๐Hoag Park, Montague
๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ Dirty Dash 1.5 + 5k Races
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July 5 | ๐Kidder Creek Camp, Etna
๐ก Weed Carnevale
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July 10-12 | ๐Bel Air Park, Weed
๐ธ Yreka Summer Concerts in the Park
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July 11 + 18 | ๐Miner Street Park, Yreka
๐ถ Mt. Shasta Concert Series
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July 13, 20 & 27 | ๐Shastice Park, Mount Shasta
๐ช Lumberjack Fiesta
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July 25-27 | ๐Hoo Hoo Park, Mcloud
๐ค 47th Annual Old Timer`s Rodeo
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July 26 | ๐Scott Valley Pleasure Park, Etna
#discoversiskiyou #seesiskiyou #summerfestival #livemusic #redding #norcal #mtshasta #yreka #scottvalley
Who are you sending this to ๐ #discoversiskiyou #seesiskiyou #waterfall #waterfallwednesday #norcal #california #visitcalifornia
๐Yreka Golden City Days 2025๐
Celebrating Yrekaโs rich history, community, and small-town charm on historic Miner Street ๐ช๐๐ปโ๏ธ๐ค
From live music and mouthwatering barbecue to historic tours and a Fatherโs Day car show โ this is where memories are made. ๐
#GoldenCityDays #Yreka #SmallTownStrong #SiskiyouSummer #discoversiskiyou #siskiyou #norcal #smalltown
Summer event season is here! Swipe through for a selection of upcoming events, and view our full events calendar at www.discoversiskiyou.com/events for more details!
๐ธ An Evening at the Farm
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June 3 | โฐ 5:30-8PM | ๐ California Peony Company, Callahan
๐ Dunsmuir Railroad Days
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June 13-15 | โฐ 9 AM-4PM | ๐ Downtown Dunsmuir
โ Golden City Days
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June 14-15 | โฐ Sat 2-8PM, Sun 11AM-5PM | ๐ Downtown Yreka
๐ Father`s Day Car Show + Chili Cook Off
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June 15 | โฐ 9AM-2:30PM | ๐ Miner Street Park, Yreka
๐ฌ Glow Fest
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June 19-22 | โฐ 12-8PM | ๐ The Rec, Fort Jones
๐ณ๏ธโ๐ Siskiyou Pride 2025
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June 21 | โฐ 12-6PM | ๐ Mt. Shasta Brewing Co., Weed
๐ท Shasta Mountain Art, Wine & Brew Fest
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June 21 | โฐ 2-6PM | ๐ Shastice Park, Mt. Shasta
๐ช Trails End Music Festival
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June 27-28 | โฐ Fri 6-10:30PM Sat 10AM-10:30PM | ๐ Main Street, Etna
#discoversiskiyou #seesiskiyou #norcal #upstateca #visitca #pnw #shasta #mtshasta #redding #events #mtb #yreka #etna #musicfest
๐ธโจ Save the Date: June 3 | 5:30โ8PM โจ๐ธ
Join @californiapeonycompany @dennybarcompany and @etna.brewing for an evening under the stars at the stunning California Peony Co. Farm in Callahan (West Siskiyou).
Celebrate all things local with:
๐น Signature cocktails + small-batch brews
๐ฝ๏ธ Elevated bites & artisenal treats
๐ถ Live music
๐ฏ Lawn games
๐ผ Fresh blooms & good vibes
Mingle with local makers, sip, snack, and soak in the beauty of Northern California in full bloom. You wonโt want to miss this magical night on the farm!
Get your tickets at https://www.californiapeonycompany.com/
#peonies #norcal #visitcalifornia #siskiyou #redding #shasta #california #farmdinner #farmtours #farmvisit #onthefarm
๐ McCloud Upper Falls ๐
Quick stop, BIG views.
Easy trail, epic water flow, and that fresh mountain air ๐ฒโฐ๏ธ
If you want to see Siskiyou`s waterfalls at their peak, now is the time!
๐ธ: @heidy_dianeth
๐ McCloud, CA
๐ฆ Part of the 3 McCloud River Falls
๐ฒ Perfect for a peaceful escape
#McCloudFalls #discoversiskiyou #NorCalHikes #WaterfallVibes #MtShasta #norcal #HikingCalifornia
Hedge Creek Falls in Dunsmuir = pure magic! ๐ง๐
This hidden gem is a short, easy hike with a big reward โ a stunning waterfall you can actually walk behind! ๐ฒ๐
๐ธ: @may_hz7
๐ Location: Just off I-5 near Dunsmuir
๐ฅพ Trail: Super easy, family-friendly
#siskiyou #siskiyoucounty #norcal #discoversiskiyou #HedgeCreekFalls #WaterfallWanderlust #NorCalNature #HiddenGems
๐ฒโจ Accessible adventures await in Siskiyou! From wheelchair-friendly trails to scenic drives with epic views, there`s something for everyone to explore. Nature should be for all โ and in Siskiyou, it truly is. โฟโค๏ธ
Click the link in our bio for accessible Siskiyou adventures.
๐ธ: @wheelchairtraveling
#AccessibleAdventures #DiscoverSiskiyou #NatureForAll #WanderWithoutLimits
๐โจ Exploring @lavabedsnps is like stepping onto another planet! From epic lava tube caves to ancient petroglyphs, every corner tells a story millions of years in the making. ๐๐๏ธ
If youโre craving adventure and a place thatโs totally off the beaten path, this is it. Bring a flashlight, good shoes, and a spirit for exploration! ๐ฅพ๐บ๏ธ
#LavaBeds #SiskiyouAdventures #NatureIsMagic #ExploreCalifornia #CaveExploring #seesiskiyou #discoversiskiyou #visitcalifornia #california #caves #geology #norcal
Chasing light, finding peace. ๐โจ
Mt. Shasta glowing in the golden hourโnature really showing off.
๐ธ: @happylustig
#MtShasta #SunsetVibes #NatureHeals #WanderMore #discoversiskiyou #seesiskiyou #california #norcal