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Mount Shasta Wilderness
4.6 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Running trail in Mt Shasta, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Mount Shasta Wilderness' own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Mount Shasta Wilderness
“This stunning piece of Californian wilderness is a must-visit for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.”
This was one of the toughest hikes I've ever done requiring crampons, ice axe, and glacier glasses. And it was one of the most amazingly awesome hikes. Around 14,000 foot elevation it took around 7 hours to ascend and 3 to descend because we glissaded all the way to the bottom (sled on your butt down the snow using…
Mt. Shasta Wilderness: A Spiritual Summit I explored Mt. Shasta Wilderness on July 4th, 2023. This stunning piece of Californian wilderness is a must-visit for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. The juxtaposition of the snow-capped mountain against the scorching valley heat creates a truly unique landscape.
Mount Shasta is one of the most exquisitely beautiful and serene places of the planet. A dormant volcano towering over 14,000 over the Shasta Valley at 3000 feet, Mount Shasta can be seen from 200 miles away in the Central Valley on a clear day.
Love this mountain in all her seasons! Was a winter wonderland. Did a little snow shoeing way below Bunny flat & it was perfect………just right off the main road down to a trail head.
Trail conditions & character
“This stunning piece of Californian wilderness is a must-visit for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.”
“When there is snow, the road is accessible up to Bunny Flat which is above 6000 feet and the launching point for many climbers.”
Plan your run at Mount Shasta Wilderness
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadwater — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitefs.usda.gov
- Phone+1 530-926-4511
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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