The Mount Shasta Trail Association is sponsoring a hike to Castle Dome in nearby Castle Crags State Park:
This Saturday, June 12, join the Mount Shasta Trail Association on this strenuous and sometimes steep 5.5 mile roundtrip hike to the sky scraping granite spires called the Castle Crags. The elevation gain is 2200 feet. We will first walk through the forest to Indian Springs and then hike out in the open, amid the granite slabs and pinnacles where the postcard views of Mt. Shasta and the Crags become more and more spectacular.
We will meet at the Fish Hatchery (central Mount Shasta exit and then west, away from Mount Shasta) at 9 am and carpool to Castle Crags State Park. Bring lunch and water. We will return about 4:30 pm.
For further information contact Joan Roemer at 926-0647.
I just did this hike yesterday with my partner Stephanie. It’s one of the best hikes you can do in northern California, and it’s snow-free.
Here’s a photo of me in younger days. I still remember that daypack: it was a good ‘un.
John Soares at the old age of 30 hiking toward Castle Dome. (Photo by Rick Ramos)
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This is a spectacular hike! The anticipation of Castle Dome builds as you ascend through the dense forest. I only wish to trail explored further into the Crags.