The Best Hiking in McCloud

Just 4 hours north of San Francisco, McCloud Falls offers a quick hike and swimming hole for those looking for something less crowded than Burney Falls. McCloud Falls has 3 tiers, but the middle section offers the best views by far. Getting Here To get here, park at the Fowlers Campground which...

McCloud Waterfalls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near McCloud, California.

McCloud Middle Falls Short Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near McCloud, California.

Hedge Creek Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Dunsmuir, California.

Disclaimer: Hiking to the falls is trespassing. Fines can be as much as $300. If you choose to hike to the falls, you're doing so at your own risk so please be cautious and cognizant of your surroundings. If you live anywhere near Northern California or Southern Oregon, you may have heard about ...

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...

Mount Shasta is an incredible mountain in Northern California that offers a great variety of activities. The Gray Butte trail is one of the more beautiful trails in the area, and it's not too long (2.8mi, ~2h). We arrived at Shasta by late afternoon, so it was a great hike to do when golden hour ...

Panther Meadows Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near McCloud, California.

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...

Panther Springs Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near McCloud, California.

Squaw Valley Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Castella, California.

Sand Flat Winter Trails: Overlook Loop s a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Mount Shasta, California.

The Avalanche Gulch route is the second easiest, non-technical route to the summit of Mt. Shasta after the Clear Creek Route, but is by far the most popular. Many people complete this climb in one day from the trailhead, but you also have the opportunity to overnight at Horse Camp (7,950 ft.) or ...

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

Casaval Ridge is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Mount Shasta, California.

Dog Trail from Bunny Flat is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near McCloud, California.