Sightseeing, Hiking, Biking, Waterplay, and Restaurant Recommendations
Sightseeing
Beautiful Lake Siskiyou is 10 minutes from the ranch. Great for swimming in the summer - clean, sparkling water. Or hiking anytime - full path around the lake.
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Lake Siskiyou
Beautiful Lake Siskiyou is 10 minutes from the ranch. Great for swimming in the summer - clean, sparkling water. Or hiking anytime - full path around the lake.
McCloud Falls is a gorgeous hike and a must for waterfall lovers. Start at the lower falls, hike to middle and upper falls. This location is about 25 minutes from the ranch. Stop in the old historic logging town of McCloud for lunch.
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McCloud Falls - Upper Fall
Upper Fall RoadMcCloud Falls is a gorgeous hike and a must for waterfall lovers. Start at the lower falls, hike to middle and upper falls. This location is about 25 minutes from the ranch. Stop in the old historic logging town of McCloud for lunch.
Hiking in the crags is unforgettable. Streams and creeks run through depending on where you hike. AMAZING VIEWS!
90 residents recomanen
Parc Estatal de Castle Crags
20022 Castle Creek RdHiking in the crags is unforgettable. Streams and creeks run through depending on where you hike. AMAZING VIEWS!
Cliff Lakes Trailhead
39No5YHigh mountain lake - pristine waters! About 30-40 minute drive from the ranch.
Short hiking here, but beautiful to see. Dunsmuir is about 10 miles south of Mt. Shasta.
49 residents recomanen
Hedge Creek Falls
4131 Dunsmuir AveShort hiking here, but beautiful to see. Dunsmuir is about 10 miles south of Mt. Shasta.
Amazing hike. Start at the top of the Pacific Crest Trail and hike about 3 miles in to see the first lake. Keep going for views of more and more high mountain lakes. Pack a lunch and make a day of it! Amazing views.
Deadfall Lakes
Amazing hike. Start at the top of the Pacific Crest Trail and hike about 3 miles in to see the first lake. Keep going for views of more and more high mountain lakes. Pack a lunch and make a day of it! Amazing views.
Pluto's Cave is a partially collapsed lava tube on the northern outskirts of Mount Shasta. Its main entrance is located close to the 99-97 Cutoff. A pretty loop through interesting, volcanic, high desert terrain. Below ground, one can explore Pluto Cave, an ancient lava tube that extends over a mile under ground.
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Pluto's Cave
Pluto's Cave is a partially collapsed lava tube on the northern outskirts of Mount Shasta. Its main entrance is located close to the 99-97 Cutoff. A pretty loop through interesting, volcanic, high desert terrain. Below ground, one can explore Pluto Cave, an ancient lava tube that extends over a mile under ground.
Punt d'inici del sender Bunny Flat
Everitt Memorial HighwaySnowshoe in the winter, hike in the summer!
Hiker's paradise. Start at Castle Lake and hike all the way up to Heart Lake which is about a one hour hike mostly uphill. Worth it because when you arrive the views are incredible.
64 residents recomanen
Castle Lake Trail
Hiker's paradise. Start at Castle Lake and hike all the way up to Heart Lake which is about a one hour hike mostly uphill. Worth it because when you arrive the views are incredible.
From Castle Lake, you hike up here to Heart Lake. Astounding views and a small beautiful high mountain lake. Worth the effort!
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Heart Lake
From Castle Lake, you hike up here to Heart Lake. Astounding views and a small beautiful high mountain lake. Worth the effort!
Ney Springs and Faery Falls is a 1.3 mile out and back trail located near Mount Shasta, California that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from May until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
Ney Springs Trailhead
Ney Springs and Faery Falls is a 1.3 mile out and back trail located near Mount Shasta, California that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from May until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum consists of three large exhibit halls and an events room for special activities and displays.
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Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum
1 N Old Stage RdMt. Shasta Sisson Museum consists of three large exhibit halls and an events room for special activities and displays.
Food scene
Fabulous burgers and other good eats. Outdoor dining too even in the winter.
26 residents recomanen
Pipeline Craft Taps & Kitchen
320 N Mt Shasta BlvdFabulous burgers and other good eats. Outdoor dining too even in the winter.
A must! "Auntie" from Thailand cooks and the food is some of the best Thai food ever. Food takes a while to be prepared but WORTH every second of the wait!
15 residents recomanen
Andaman Healthy Thai Cuisine
313 N Mt Shasta BlvdA must! "Auntie" from Thailand cooks and the food is some of the best Thai food ever. Food takes a while to be prepared but WORTH every second of the wait!
Lily's is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. We love their brunches out on the patio! Fresh sushi served on Wednesdays!
18 residents recomanen
Lilys Restaurant
1013 S Mt Shasta BlvdLily's is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. We love their brunches out on the patio! Fresh sushi served on Wednesdays!
Our favorite. Best food and the restaurant is in a historic railroad car! Great bar, fireplace, and cozy. Super romantic for couples!
13 residents recomanen
Railroad Park Resort Restaurant
100 Railroad Park RdOur favorite. Best food and the restaurant is in a historic railroad car! Great bar, fireplace, and cozy. Super romantic for couples!
Sparky’s Landing
316 N Mt Shasta BlvdGreat pizza and dinner entrees!
Our favorite for Mexican food. Dunsmuir is 10-15 minutes away.
9 residents recomanen
La Perla de Nayarit Méxican Restaurant
5855 Dunsmuir AveOur favorite for Mexican food. Dunsmuir is 10-15 minutes away.
Cooper's has a restaurant and bar and is in the Best Western hotel. Good choice of entrees and good burgers too!
13 residents recomanen
Cooper's Bar & Grill
111 Morgan WayCooper's has a restaurant and bar and is in the Best Western hotel. Good choice of entrees and good burgers too!
The resort has a dining room with great views of the mountain. They have a sports bar too with large TV's and a fireplace. Can also get "bites" in the bar.
26 residents recomanen
Mount Shasta Resort
1000 Siskiyou Lake BlvdThe resort has a dining room with great views of the mountain. They have a sports bar too with large TV's and a fireplace. Can also get "bites" in the bar.
Crave
402 Chestnut StRIBS RIBS RIBS for takeout or can eat on the picnic benches outside.
A bit of a "run-of-the-mill" Mexican restaurant, but fun atmosphere and bar.
13 residents recomanen
Casa Ramos Mexican Restaurant
1136 S Mt Shasta BlvdA bit of a "run-of-the-mill" Mexican restaurant, but fun atmosphere and bar.
For those of you who are "superfoodies," and love kombucha, this new place recently opened. There lies a kombucha brewery, healthy food choices, power packed lunchboxes, wraps, sandwiches, and drinks with superfood infusions such as turmeric, cacao, or performance mushrooms. Great smoothies!
http://aluasthrivebar.com/
9 residents recomanen
Alua Kombucha
315 Chestnut StFor those of you who are "superfoodies," and love kombucha, this new place recently opened. There lies a kombucha brewery, healthy food choices, power packed lunchboxes, wraps, sandwiches, and drinks with superfood infusions such as turmeric, cacao, or performance mushrooms. Great smoothies!
http://aluasthrivebar.com/
If you enjoy GIANT burgers, go here. Honestly, I've never seen a bigger burger served than "YAKS on the 5." It's in Dunsmuir - about 20 minutes away. They are the home of "artisan burgers," and have 20 rotating craft beer taps and world famous sticky buns.
http://www.yaks.com/
60 residents recomanen
YAKS on the 5
4917 Dunsmuir AveIf you enjoy GIANT burgers, go here. Honestly, I've never seen a bigger burger served than "YAKS on the 5." It's in Dunsmuir - about 20 minutes away. They are the home of "artisan burgers," and have 20 rotating craft beer taps and world famous sticky buns.
http://www.yaks.com/
Yaks in Mt. Shasta is great if you want a specialty coffee or tea. They serve house roasted coffee, pastries, paninis, and salads. Open 7am-4pm.
https://www.yaksmtshasta.com/
21 residents recomanen
Yaks Mount Shasta Koffee & Eatery
401 North Mount Shasta BoulevardYaks in Mt. Shasta is great if you want a specialty coffee or tea. They serve house roasted coffee, pastries, paninis, and salads. Open 7am-4pm.
https://www.yaksmtshasta.com/
Relaxed cafe serving coffee drinks, breakfast, burritos & wraps in a compact stone building.
30 residents recomanen
Seven Suns Coffee & Cafe
1011 S Mt Shasta BlvdRelaxed cafe serving coffee drinks, breakfast, burritos & wraps in a compact stone building.
Excellent wood fired pizza, casual outside dining - part of Native Grounds Nursery. Highly recommend!
14 residents recomanen
The Garden Tap
1172 S Mt Shasta BlvdExcellent wood fired pizza, casual outside dining - part of Native Grounds Nursery. Highly recommend!
Shasta Inn
1121 South Mount Shasta BoulevardThis restaurant is in the hotel and their steak and seafood is delicious.
Neighborhoods
Dunsmuir is 10 minutes away and worth going to walk around the quaint little town. It runs along the Sacramento River. The official city slogan is "Home of the best water on Earth".
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Dunsmuir
Dunsmuir is 10 minutes away and worth going to walk around the quaint little town. It runs along the Sacramento River. The official city slogan is "Home of the best water on Earth".
Ashland, Oregon and Lithia Park
An hour north. Great town and great shopping if you have the time. Downtown has quaint unique shops, a theatre and plenty of great restaurants. Lithia Park is gorgeous and has 2 awesome playgrounds for kids and you can walk around the park for a few hours - much to see. Same architect that built Golden Gate Park in San Francisco!
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Ashland
An hour north. Great town and great shopping if you have the time. Downtown has quaint unique shops, a theatre and plenty of great restaurants. Lithia Park is gorgeous and has 2 awesome playgrounds for kids and you can walk around the park for a few hours - much to see. Same architect that built Golden Gate Park in San Francisco!
Kayaks and Paddle Boards
Here, at the Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort, you can rent kayaks and paddleboards. 15 minutes away!
https://lakesiskiyouresort.com/rentals/
It's absolutely wonderful to kayak or paddleboard around the lake. Bring a dry bag and pack a lunch, towel, and sunscreen (biodegradable if possible) and have fun at the lake finding different spots to swim and relax!
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Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort
4239 W A Barr RdHere, at the Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort, you can rent kayaks and paddleboards. 15 minutes away!
https://lakesiskiyouresort.com/rentals/
It's absolutely wonderful to kayak or paddleboard around the lake. Bring a dry bag and pack a lunch, towel, and sunscreen (biodegradable if possible) and have fun at the lake finding different spots to swim and relax!
Boating
The "Bait & Brew" at the marina is a great place to rent fishing boats or patio boats to enjoy your time on Lake Siskiyou. 20 minutes away!
https://lakesiskiyouresort.com/rentals/
Open Daily May thru Labor Day, after 9/7 Weekends only
7am-8pm (last rental at 6pm)
(530) 926-2617
*Patio Boat Rentals available thru Labor Day*
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Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort
4239 W A Barr RdThe "Bait & Brew" at the marina is a great place to rent fishing boats or patio boats to enjoy your time on Lake Siskiyou. 20 minutes away!
https://lakesiskiyouresort.com/rentals/
Open Daily May thru Labor Day, after 9/7 Weekends only
7am-8pm (last rental at 6pm)
(530) 926-2617
*Patio Boat Rentals available thru Labor Day*
Skiing (winter) Mountainbiking (summer)
Skiing in the winter and mountain biking in the summer.
https://www.skipark.com/
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Parc d'esquí del Mont Shasta
4500 Ski Park HwySkiing in the winter and mountain biking in the summer.
https://www.skipark.com/
Community-supported off-grid cross country ski trails on the slopes of Mount Shasta.
Mt. Shasta Nordic offers 23.5 km of trails for skate & classic cross country skiing for all ages and abilities. Services include classic and skate ski rentals, lessons, and a cozy warming hut at the trailhead with hot drinks and snacks. You’ll also find a 2.5 km trail for snowshoeing as well as snowshoe rentals.
6 residents recomanen
Mt. Shasta Nordic Center
Forest Route 31Community-supported off-grid cross country ski trails on the slopes of Mount Shasta.
Mt. Shasta Nordic offers 23.5 km of trails for skate & classic cross country skiing for all ages and abilities. Services include classic and skate ski rentals, lessons, and a cozy warming hut at the trailhead with hot drinks and snacks. You’ll also find a 2.5 km trail for snowshoeing as well as snowshoe rentals.
The Gateway Trail network is a system of trails located adjacent to the community of Mount Shasta.
https://mountshastatrailassociation.org/trails/mt-shasta/gateway/
It is open for hikers, joggers, mountain bikers, and equestrians. Multiple trails and roads give the user the opportunity for short and long loops.
6 residents recomanen
Gateway Trail Trailhead
1700 Everitt Memorial HwyThe Gateway Trail network is a system of trails located adjacent to the community of Mount Shasta.
https://mountshastatrailassociation.org/trails/mt-shasta/gateway/
It is open for hikers, joggers, mountain bikers, and equestrians. Multiple trails and roads give the user the opportunity for short and long loops.