Mt. Shasta, California: Hiking & Exploring
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
- Mt. Shasta, California is a beautiful place that offers plenty of outdoor activities all year round. I went for a four day trip in the Spring and my favorite part was discovering all the cool hiking spots in the area.
My first hike in the area was Ney Springs Canyon, which is a short and sweet 1.5 mile loop with beautiful views and some cool history! There once was a hotel deep in the canyon back in the late 1800's which served as a health retreat because of the natural mineral water in the area. Ruins of the hotel's stone foundation are still visible today with the words "Ney Springs 1898" carved into a cement slab. I was surprised to see that a spigot coming out of the foundation was still leaking water! The hike leads to the beautiful Ney Springs Falls, a raging waterfall in the middle of the forest.
My second hike was at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park. Although it's located about an hour outside of Mt. Shasta, I still really wanted to check it out. After all, it was a photo of Burney Falls that I came across on Instagram that lead me to Mt. Shasta in the first place! Theodore Roosevelt called it "the eighth wonder of the world" and it was truly a beautiful sight to see. The falls rage all year round and you will probably find yourself just staring at it in awe for quite some time before continuing on the hike which continues on a loop up and around the falls.
My third hike was Spring Hill, a 2.7 mile loop located right in the city of Mt. Shasta. It's not a difficult hike, but there is a rapid and steep elevation gain at the beginning which will definitely kick your butt. On the way up, you will take in many amazing views of Mt. Shasta. On my second night in town, I drove south and checked out the neighboring city of Dunsmuir. The old rail station is worth checking out and I recommend stopping at the Railroad Car Resort for drinks and dinner. It was here that the bartender gave me the inside scoop about the local cults and legends of Mt. Shasta!
On my third day in town, I drove south and hiked Castle Crags. The trail is difficult and begins with a steep, rapid ascent through thick forest. As soon as I felt like my legs were going to fall off, the forest cleared and there were beautiful views of the "crags" up above me. I kept going until I reached the end of the hike; a dome that couldn't be safely climbed without climbing gear, so I sat and ate my lunch before heading back down.
On my last night in Mt. Shasta, I hiked Box Canyon trail which begins right by the Box Canyon Dam. The trail passes through a cool old car graveyard in the forest. Apparently back in the 1950's, locals used to push their junked cars down the cliff to dispose of them! On my very last day in Mt. Shasta, I got up super early before the sunrise and drove to Lake Siskiyou. As soon as the sun started poking over the horizon, I got some beautiful photos of Mt. Shasta reflecting off of the peaceful lake.
If you've never been to Mt. Shasta before, I definitely recommend checking it out. Especially if you are a hiking enthusiast!
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Stupendous video review my man, might even call it a mini documentary. I know how much time it takes to shoot and edit something like this I actually did a review of the Vernal Falls hike on my channel. Perfect narration man. Don't change a thing
Raychristofer awesome!!! I just subscribed. Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it!
@@ExploreAlways thank you sir, I mostly do photography related videos not really travel unfortunately so the channel may or may not appeal. I also just got finished watching your Salton sea episode. I didn't know the founder passed away. Also I always wondered where those dead fish came from because the sea almost look like it was always too salty to support life. That place is a medium format landscape photographers dream. I also know you don't want to break down out there or not have enough water. I don't know if you know about Huell Howser I'm sure you do he was one of my favorite travel channels I didn't mind his quirky ways LOL. California Through My Lens is a good Channel also but between me and you they're a little light and I appreciate how much deeper you dive into your locations especially including relevant history.
la Nature est un Sanctuaire où j'entends couler l'eau de Mère Bison blanc..'' dream of a better life for Everyone!!!! cheers!!! Didier
I really enjoyed this and your Salton Sea Video. Great work. Tight, informative and well shot.
Same Here :). Keep it up.
Excellent and entertaining. MT Shasta and your Salton Sea were very enjoyable.
will burk thank you! And thanks for watching!
You should do more! You have talent!
LOVE your intelligent, perfectly detailed ( all the right stuff, not loaded with filler!) Videos, thanks for the hard work, and obvious care! :)
this place is beautiful. I need to go one day. amazing video.
Shasta is a magical gem of California. I'm surprised you didn't drive up the mountain to Bunny Flat or Panther Meadows, there are some beautiful views from there. Next time! Thanks for sharing.
Really enjoying your micro-mentaries. All have excellent production values! They're short and sweet while still being informative and interesting! Thanks!
joeguitargod awesome, thanks for watching!
Totally enjoyed your video. I camp at Lake Siskyou two or three times a years. Now I have a few more places to explore thanks to your video.
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing.🙂
New subscriber. More videos please. Can't wait to show my ten and eight year old to show them other parts of our country. Keep up the good work.
Informative, soothing and entertaining. That’s hard to do but you nail it every time. Great work. Looking forward to more!
Your Narrative is so good. I don't know if you write yourself, but, It is very very good!
Hey Guys!! Always nice to meet fellow UA-camrs and explorers! Love your channel name... What a gorgeous waterfall - wow! Definitely will be saving this beautiful trail to our to do list. More beautiful trails... Thanks for sharing! 💙Terry and Terri
Great visuals and nice commentary. I loved the Salton Sea documentary. Thank you sir :) Keep up the good work!
NSE
I just found your channel tonight and have already begun binge watching, and it course I subbed!!!! I have fallen in love with your videos, your editing and narration styles are spot on!!! Thank you for sharing your explores with us!!!
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Very informative. We went to visit some of the sights mentioned. Thank you so much.Made our hiking itinerary easier to plan.
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Great videos, also watched the Salton Sea one you did. Very well done sir, just need a few more lol
Very nice. I was hoping you'd mention the town of Mt Shasta. It's pretty, the people are very friendly, and you can't swing a dead cat without hitting a hippy. There's also the gorgeous Bhuddist temple there. They do retreats with the public on Mount Shasta. It draws people from all over the world. Very open minded area.
Keep making videos like this, they are great. You should continue making videos of places in CA.
Mossbrae falls is a must
Beautiful footage, and you narrate well. I just discovered your videos today. I watched The Salton Sea video. Wow, I love seeing dead places for some reason. It's amazing to see nature growing in man-made architecture. Thank you so much for sharing, I look forward to watching the rest of your videos.
NSE, great guys just simply great, we have a lot to learn about USA land history.
You got some really good videos! But only 4?
This type of traveling and exploring is something I love. It's so satisfying. I completely understand why Americans vacate within USA for the most part. There's so much history and variety... I'd love to go back :)
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Nice to be an early subscriber! I know this channel will take off!
Great video. I've driven through this area a few times going from Napa Valley to Portland.
Nice job Kyle!
Great video!
I like your videos.keep it up
Epic! Would love to see more videos especially in Cali! I know the Sierra Nevada's have tons of spots worth checking out.
awesome! thanks for watching!
Beautifully filmed. Very well narrated. Good information. I have only positive things to say about this video. Excellent job.
Thanks so much for watching!
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Next time you go, drive up the Everitt Memorial Highway that goes up the mountain to Bunny Flat or to the end of the road at the Old Ski Bowl for some great views looking down on Castle Crags and such. Other notables missed are McCloud Falls and Castle/Heart Lakes. Such a beautiful area with so much to explore!
My first time on here i LOVE it and i just subscribed to your channel best wishes
Great vid! Thanks
I hope you make more videos, you do a very good job!
Fab again!
Quality. Keep going!
I live in Redding .. All this is in my "backyard". Did you ever get a chance to visit Mt. Lassen while you were here? It's another active volcano and has some great hikes, scenery and views!
Mossbrae falls is wonderful, just watch out for trains, you'll usually have one pass by while you walk the tracks to the falls and there's plenty of room to step off to the side and let them pass. it would make for a great video.
Love your video.
Not sure if anyone has already mentioned this but the Skunk train in Dunsmuir is always fun.
You're talking about some place that I feel at home right there. Shasta is one of the most Serene and beautiful places in all of California and my opinion. There's a few places you have to check out if you get a chance though. One is Castle Lake it's right above Lake Siskiyou and the other is the McCloud River. Even has a Reservoir in a town nearby it. You got to check it out if you get the chance
Good advice, Toggle. I visited Castle Lake when there was only one other car there, and the serenity was great. McCloud Falls has 3 different spots(upper, lower, and middle-?), and is an easily accessible area.
I’m from around there! If you ever come back go to mossbrae falls in Dunsmuir! Also I’m sad that you won’t get to experience the beauty of Whiskey town lake and all of its waterfalls
Edit: Finished the video. Everyone takes that path to mossbrae and there has never been any issues with getting in trouble. It’s worth it!
Theodore Roosevelt said 8th wonder of the world ha❤❤
I lived in that area for 12 years and I would have thought Mt. Lassen Volcano, was more active than Shasta.
I live in Redding. Lassen is more active! And another great place to visit. Shasta is majestic and grand in all it's beauty but Lassen feels alive!! It's a much different vibe.
If you ever go back to Castle Crags check out Root Creek Falls. It's a lesser known to people not from the area but well worth it to see the wet times of year, it is a series of falls that are altogether 350 feet tall. Check it out here: hikemtshasta.com/castle-crags/root-creek-trail/
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If you’re ever in the town of Dunsmuir don’t forget to pass by Hedge Creek Falls it’s just a short five minute walk from the parking area
Well we had fritters up there. Thyme fritters with some loqaui juice from the local market.
At Fairly falls you can smell the neffrin and mint jubes.
My girlfriend’s grandma even set a little dog on fire up there Wow, grandma! She’s a saucy riff.
*Shasta fritters are okay but don’t have pigstock so bring your salt stones!
PJ
As european citizen, I sort of envy the freedom to drive a 5.7 liter HEMI truck without going broke due to the gas prices (1 gallon here in Germany currently sets you back 7.30 dollars). But I cannot stop to wonder why these are still so popular in the US, even though I understand it to some extent.
Eh...your not missing much. I live in the US but I would only have one if you need power for pulling something heavy like an RV trailer or for work purposes. I work in logging where we use company trucks like that, but aside from work purposes I have no desire to own one myself due to cost reasons, they are a pain in tight parking and cities, and I just never saw what's so great about a big truck.
Nice job!
Try Kelso Dunes sometime (I'd suggest Nov--March to avoid severe heat).
Great video my Brother, But Mt Shasta to hinky around there.Watch your six.
Wow.
I got lucky finding Mossbrae Falls. I was misdirected by a local, but ran into some people going there, after I had given up. I found some interesting areas near Castle Crags. Since I'm no longer able to hike much, I depend upon areas near the road. I definitely want to live in this area, as I feel it is where I belong. I've also helped the area.
You have a good channel
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Thank you! I promise to keep making new videos. Thanks for watching. :)
wow where are those falls ?
Mt. Shasta is an active volcano. If you ever get up the gumption to climb it (I have, 6 times), you will pass pools of bubbling sulfur-smelling water at over 14,000 feet.
Isn't the Box Canyon car graveyard wild! McCloud Falls is also worth checking out.
oh man, you just scared the heck out of me, and I was worried about forest fire... I have lived here in Mt Shasta since 1973... KaBoom? ... I thought 2020 is a scary number... go figure... Why do I worry so much? ... But I love to make videos, and thank you for that as well.
How long does this hike take?
Was that a hot spring?
DUNSMUIRRRRR! haha nice
Hedge Creek Falls is nice.
What kind of camera do you use? Your videos are very clear.
The Panasonic GH5, GoPro Hero 6 and DJI Phantom 3 Pro. Thanks for watching!
NeverStopExploring Thanks.
Why didn't you go up the mountain? That's the best part.
agreed!
Unfortunately all the trails on Mt. Shasta were closed when I was visiting. Maybe next time! Thanks for watching!
They usually keep Everette Memorial open to at least Bunny Flats(?). I did manage to get into trouble when it started to snow, though.
Very well done man and You should visit Morocco :)
Love how you feature people with downsyndrome in your vids!
100 Million gallons a day? Is that a typo?
Not according to the California State Parks Department's website! "Within the park, the water emerges as springs at and above Burney Falls, where it flows at 100 million gallons every day. " Thanks for watching!
www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=455
Onelce in 300 yrs the eruption❤❤
Nice video. Why did you include Burney when it's more a Mt Lassen area spot? FYI, it's pronounced Sisk-you, the "i" is silent.
Ah, thanks! Did not know that! As you can tell, I'm not a Northern Californian. :) Thanks for watching!
It'd be a shame for folks to be that close to Burney Falls (less than an hour from Mt. Shasta, actually - I regularly drive between Mt. Shasta and Fall River Mills, another town just a bit beyond the Falls!) and not know that you could see one of the world's most beautiful waterfalls with just a bit more driving. A lot of the water of Burney Falls comes right out of the rock face - that's not an illusion! So, it's good for travelers to know it's a sightseeing/hiking option if they're traveling that close anyway.
i live in the central valley, have relatives in redding, we used to drive 10 hours to visit we always wenrt to shasta lake to camp, my cousins always said don't wander in this forest, the potgrowers might shoot ya or bigfoot will get ya, it was the 70's, that girl should not walk alone out there
3:03 I’ve lived here my whole life and I’ve never heard such thing-
Mt. Chiliad !
I’ve heard Shasta is a UFO hotspot as well. Odd place for sure. Wonder how true all the supernatural stuff really is??
Hiking thru abandoned cars must have been very strange...
Sastha is the God
Ah yes, hestaby's home turf.
Horrific mountain for unexplained disappearances
great job of filming in first person it is a way to pretend like we are traveling
You should stay with Out Livin' next time you go there! They're awesome! gooutlivin.com
Sisikou....your pronunciation is in correct....just a fyi
I'd rather hear birds than your "inspirational" music. It's mania. But thanks for the views.
My girlfriend doesn’t want to go to mt Shasta because it doesn’t interest her :(
Isn't that where like that off brand Coke is made
I thought the old Coke factory shut down, and Crystal Geyser opened it back up recently. BTW, Crystal Geyser from here benefits greatly from structuring. You just have to do it for a long time. Nothing beats glass(plastic imparts something to the water.). I'm currently structuring and drinking Adobe Spring water, as I ran out of Headwaters' water, and that was mostly gathered in plastic bottles. Headwaters' water is where I made the determination that glass is much better than plastic.