The Best Backpacking in McCloud

The Panther Meadows Campground is located in the timberline on Mt. Shasta. The free campsite has 10 sites with a fire ring and a table. The elevation of the campground is 7,500 ft, making it the highest campground on Mt. Shasta. Summer nights can get pretty cold, so make sure to bring proper atti...

The least technical route to the summit of Mt Shasta begins at the Clear Creek Trailhead (elevation 6390 ft). Please note that although this is a less technical route, this is still dangerous and there have been deaths on Mt. Shasta because of falling rock. To start this, you should be a good hik...

Mount Shasta via Avalanche Gulch Route is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mount Shasta, California.

Sisson Southern Trail: Sand Flat Trailhead to Gateway Trailhead is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mount Shasta, California.

PCT: CA Section P - Highway 5 to Etna Summit is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Castella, California.

The Hotlum-Bolam route follows the ridge between the Hotlum and Bolam Glaciers on Shasta's north side. It's an intermediate route that isn't much more technical than the south side routes, except for icy sections and possible late-season open crevasses. For this reason it's a popular alternative ...

Upper Sisson-Callahan Trail: North Fork Sacramento to Deadfall Crest is an out-and-back trail located near Mount Shasta, California.

North Fork Sacramento River and Toad Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Mount Shasta, California.

The Dead Falls Lake Trail is perfect for families, dog, and all adventurers. In the spring and summer, there are gorgeous and abundant wildflowers. There is a perfect lunch spot at Deadfall Lake.  Close to the gargantuan Shasta, Mount Eddy is the highest peak in the Klamath Mountain. Mount Eddy o...

East Boulder Lake Via Pacific Crest Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Callahan, California.

Masterson Meadow Lake via PCT is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Trinity Center, California.

PCT: CA Section O - Burney Falls State Park to Highway 5 (Castle Crags) is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Burney, California.

Mill Creek and Washbasin Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that is moderately difficult located near Callahan, California.

The upper lake (Little Boulder) is warm and perfect for swimming later in the summer. There are fairly large trout in this lake. The lower lake is bigger and has an abundance of campsites. If you want a bit more solitude, the trail continues further in two directions. Mosquitos can be a problem, ...

Middle Boulder and Telephone Lakes Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Callahan, California.

The Fox Creek and Mavis Lakes Trail is great for finding tranquility and solitude. Dogs and horses are allowed on this trail. If you want to spend the night, free wilderness permits are required. Campfire permits are required for fires and camp stoves.