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Activities in Mt Shasta

Adventure, soul-searching, and around town

Spectacular mountain vistas and crystal-clear alpine lakes make Mt. Shasta the most idyllic destination.

Mt 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.

Trails, lakes, waterfalls and more

Outdoor Adventures
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Trails

  • The Mount Shasta Chamber of Commerce offers a phenomenal guide to the area’s trails, with hikes ranging from 15 minutes to full day. For more detailed information, as well some insider tips and local favorites, our team would be more than happy to help you map out a perfect Mount Shasta day. https://visitmtshasta.com/activities/hiking-backpacking/

Climbs

  • At a towering elevation of more than 14,000 feet, rising dramatically more than 11,000 feet above the valley floor, Mount Shasta ____ calls ____. Preparation …

Falls

Other

Gear

  • The Fifth Season
  • Shasta Base Camp
  • Sportsmen’s Den

Tours

Attractions

  • Lake Siskiyou (swimming, boating, hiking, camping, tourist attraction) ~ 4.4 miles
  • Mount Shasta City Park (tourist attraction, leisure, Sac River) ~ 1.8 miles
  • McCloud Falls (tourist attraction, camping, swimming) ~ 19.0 miles
  • Mossbrae Falls (tourist attraction) ~ 8.2 miles
  • Mount Shasta Ski Park(skiing/ mountain biking) ~ 7.0 miles
  • Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum (tourist attraction) ~ 1.7 miles
  • Black Butte trailhead (hiking)~ 7.8 miles
  • Castle Crags State Park (park,hiking/backpacking, tourist attraction) ~ 15 miles
  • Pacific Crest Trail ( hiking/backpacking) ~ 15+ miles
  • Shasta Caverns (tourist attraction) ~ 45 miles
  • Shasta Lake (tourist attraction, swimming, boating) 54 miles
  • Bunny Flat (hiking/backpacking) ~ 12 miles

Tours and integrative wellness

Spiritual Experiences
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Tours

Dining, shopping and local life

Exploring Town
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Chamber of Commerce

Eating and Drinking

  • Mount Shasta Pastry
    • http://www.mountshastapastry.com/
    • 610 South Mount Shasta Blvd., Mount Shasta
    • (530) 926-9944
    • Our favorite morning (and on some days, lunch!) spot, serving the best pastries, coffee and breakfast in town.
  • Seven Suns
  • Mike & Tony’s
  • Bistro 107
  • Casa Ramos
  • Phuket Thai Cafe
    • 1328 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd, Mount Shasta
    • (530) 926-4444
  • Hari Om Shri Ram Indian Cuisine
    • 531 Chestnut St, Mount Shasta
    • (530) 918-6300
  • Poncho and Lefkowitz
    • 401 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd, Mount Shasta
    • (530) 926-1505
  • Yaks Mt. Shasta Koffee & Eatery
    • 333 N. Mt Shasta Blvd, Mount Shasta
    • (530) 918-5569
  • Cafe Maddalena
  • Dunsmuir Brewery Works