Mount Shasta is a single peak in the Cascade chain, with a height of 14,179 feet. Rising 11,000 feet from the surrounding valley, it dominates the landscape of northern California. It presents a thousand different faces, inspires great awe and respect, and beckons all to view it from every possible perspective.
Siskiyou County offers a wealth of recreational opportunities for active individuals and families. Scattered throughout the county’s varied landscape are hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails. Spectacular mountain vistas and crystal-clear alpine lakes make Mt. Shasta the most idyllic destination in the county.
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Mt Shasta
Majestic and solitary, Mount Shasta is the undisputed monarch of northern California drawing tourist from around the world. World class skiing and climbing at an elevation of 14,179 feet, the magnificent cone soars more than 5,000 feet above its tallest neighbor and more than 10,000 feet above its base elevation. Mount Shasta is the superlative mountain in a state of superlatives.
Castle lake
Castle Lake is a glacial lake located in the Trinity Mountains, in Siskiyou County of northern California. It is west of Mount Shasta City and Mount Shasta peak. The outlet of the lake drains into Castle Lake Creek, and then into Lake Siskiyou reservoir, part of the headwaters of the Sacramento River. Nearly all of the lake’s 47 acres are within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
Castle Crags
Castle Crags is a dramatic and well-known rock formation in Northern California for hikers and climbers around. Elevations range from 2,000 feet along the Sacramento River near the base of the crags, to over 6,500 feet at the summit of the tallest crag.
Mt. Shasta Ski Park
Discover skiing and snowboarding at one of California’s most unique resorts where you and your family can rest easy and enjoy an affordable winter adventure. The Mt. Shasta Ski Park is a full service resort which has something for everyone during both our day or twilight operations! Miles of trails cater to all skill levels thus providing fun for everyone in your entire family. The Park is a cruisers paradise and a powder hounds delight when Mother Nature pays a visit. Yet when nature is greedy our state of the art snowmaking system replenishes it with the fresh white stuff.