Overview
Mount Shasta (also known as Mount Shasta City) is an incorporated town in Siskiyou County in the Shasta Cascades region of California, at the southwestern foot of Mt. Shasta.
2 sights · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Mount Shasta
Mount Shasta City Park
Mount Shasta Big Springs at Mount Shasta City Park: At the foot of the mountain, there is a cold underground spring that comes to the surface with just-melted glacial water from the mountain that is deliciously clear. Br…
Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum
A local history museum and fish hatchery.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 100°F; winter lows dip to about 37°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Redding)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- RDD Redding Municipal Airport, Redding — 56 mi away. Directions
- MFR Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport, Medford — 79 mi away. Directions
- RNO Reno Tahoe International Airport, Reno — 183 mi away (major hub). Directions
The City of Mount Shasta is located off of Interstate 5 about 60 miles (97 km) north of Redding, 220 miles (354 km) north of Sacramento, and less than 60 miles (97 km) south of the Oregon/California border.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Mount Shasta City Park
- Lunch Black Bear Diner
- Afternoon Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum
- Dinner Say Cheese Pizza & Sports Bar
- Evening Vet's Club
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
By car
The City of Mount Shasta is located off of Interstate 5 about 60 miles (97 km) north of Redding, 220 miles (354 km) north of Sacramento, and less than 60 miles (97 km) south of the Oregon/California border.
By train
The Dunsmuir Amtrak station is located less than 10 miles south of Mount Shasta City.
By plane
The closest major airport is Sacramento International Airport (SMF), with the Reno-Tahoe International airport (RNO) a good alternative. There are also smaller airports in Redding and Medford. In travelling to or from airports, be aware of road conditions. Especially in the winter, it is not uncommon for the roads to Reno or Medford to be closed or have chain restrictions.
Get around
The city is small, but you'll still need at least a bicycle to get around.
See
You can see views of Mt. Shasta and Black Butte throughout town.
See Mount Shasta City Park
Mount Shasta Big Springs at Mount Shasta City Park: At the foot of the mountain, there is a cold underground spring that comes to the surface with just-melted glacial water from the mountain that is deliciously clear. Bring containers to take some water with you, if you choose, though do take into account the sign that says drinking is at your own risk. This is also the headwaters of the Sacramento River.
Do
- Climb Black Butte or Mount Shasta. While the former is itself a strenuous 6 mile out and back trek, the latter requires great preparation, including as to gear and timing. It shouldn't be undertaken lightly because Mt Shasta is a serious mountain with steep pitches and snowfields, and all sorts of other hazards, that can kill. It's definitely advisable among other things to be in prime physical condition and go with others.
Events
- Mountain Runner's 4th of July Fun Run & Walk - Annual July 4th event - 4 walks or races to participate in with great food and entertainment along the way including: gourmet snacks, jazz choirs, country music bands, individual singers & classical instrumentalists, clowns, magicians, church choirs and belly dancers, cheerleaders, gymnasts on the ground and surprises in the sky.
Buy
The town consists of several main commercial streets, a shopping center and dozens of tourist oriented hotels and stores.
Eat
Eat Black Bear Diner
The original location (opened in 1995) of the franchise of Black Bear Diners known for its large portions and great breakfast menu
Eat Say Cheese Pizza & Sports Bar
Has decent pizza and also has beer on tap
Drink
Drink Vet's Club
A sign says they are the oldest bar in Mount Shasta, has a cozy fireplace and gets busy on Friday nights
Sleep
Go next
- Hike on Mt. Shasta. A number of routes are possible, of varying degrees of difficulty. A person of decent fitness can do a bit of hiking on the mountain without great strain.
- McCloud, 8 miles away, has three waterfalls, a golf course and historic Main Street shopping.
Nearby
Dunsmuir
City / town · 39 listings · 8 mi away
Weed
City / town · 18 listings · 8 mi away
McCloud
City / town · 7 listings · 10 mi away
Callahan
City / town · 1 listings · 25 mi away
Lakehead
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Big Bend
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Etna
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Yreka
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