Hikes in Siskiyou County

Located in Northern California, Siskiyou County is filled with mountainous volcanoes, clear lakes, and evergreen forests. The trails below are located around Mount Shasta. Mount Shasta is a massive 14,179-foot tall volcano that provides a scenic backdrop for many of the area's trails. Mount Shasta from Spring Hill [wp_ad_wide_page] Hiking in Siskiyou County Faery Falls and Ney SpringsThis short hike travels along a creek up to an impressive 50-foot waterfall, passing the ruins of an old resort along the way. ... Read more.
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Northern California

Castle Dome via Crags Trail
in Castle Crags State Park

Northern California | Shasta | Trails
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Castle Dome via Crags Trail in Castle Crags State Park
Spectacular granite peaks known as the Castle Crags tower over Castle Crags State Park in Northern California. This dramatic enclave of peaks is largely inaccessible to hikers, but you'll get a great taste of the Castle Crags on Crags Trail, which climbs to the foot of Castle Dome, a 4,996-foot granite dome that looks plucked from the Sierra. Although Crags Trail stops below the summit of Castle Dome, it gains 2,150 feet of elevation on a sincere ascent through a jungle of granite crags. ...Read more.
Tagged with · California State Parks · Castle Crags State Park · Castle Crags Wilderness · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Distance: 5.6 miles · Elevation change: 2150 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: January 22, 2015 Last updated: December 5, 2025
Northern California

Root Creek Trail
in Castle Crags State Park

Northern California | Shasta | Trails
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Root Creek Trail in Castle Crags State Park
Root Creek Trail presents an easy 2.2-mile round trip hike, starting in Castle Crags State Park. Most of the trail is wheelchair-friendly, until it passes into Castle Crags Wilderness in Shasta-Trinity National Forest where the trail gets just a bit less maintained on the final push to Root Creek. When you reach the creek, you can relax and watch tumbling water cascade past mossy boulders and trees. ...Read more.
Tagged with · California State Parks · Castle Crags State Park · Castle Crags Wilderness · Creeks · Pacific Crest Trail · Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Wheelchair-Friendly
Distance: 2.2 miles · Elevation change: 80 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: January 21, 2015 Last updated: December 5, 2025
Northern California

Vista Point
in Castle Crags State Park

Northern California | Shasta | Trails
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Vista Point in Castle Crags State Park
A popular destination for visitors to Castle Crags State Park is the scenic overlook at the end of Vista Point Trail. This easy half-mile round trip hike leads to a triptych of views. On your left, you'll spot the Gray Rocks rising above evergreen ridges. On your right, there is a clear view of Mount Shasta. In the center, rise the Castle Crags, a fortress of daunting granite peaks. ...Read more.
Tagged with · California State Parks · Castle Crags State Park · Wheelchair-Friendly
Distance: 0.5 miles · Elevation change: 50 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: January 19, 2015 Last updated: December 5, 2025
Northern California

Camping in Castle Crags State Park

Campgrounds | Northern California | Shasta
Camping in Castle Crags State Park
Castle Crags State Park covers nearly 4,000 acres of evergreen forests and rugged granite peaks. The park borders Castle Crags Wilderness, an area of Shasta-Trinity National Forest, which further expands the area that visitors can explore. When one day simply isn't enough, there is camping available at Castle Crags State Park. The park has year-round camping, with 76 developed campsites that may be reserved in advance during summer months. ...Read more.
Tagged with · California State Parks · Castle Crags State Park · Tent Camping
By: Seth Smigelski Published: January 19, 2015 Last updated: April 19, 2026
Northern California

Spring Hill
in Mount Shasta

Northern California | Siskiyou | Trails
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Spring Hill in Mount Shasta
The Mount Shasta Area is full of daunting mountain peaks (not the least of which is Mount Shasta) but that doesn't mean you can't find a shorter summit hike with rewarding views. Spring Hill Trail is located conveniently close to Mount Shasta City and while this hike is just 2.9 miles round trip with 625 feet of elevation gain, you'll get an eyeful off the beautiful surroundings, including nice views of nearby Black Butte and Mount Shasta. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Free Trails · Mount Shasta · Summits
Distance: 2.9 miles · Elevation change: 625 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: January 7, 2015 Last updated: December 5, 2025
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