Mt. Eddy & Deadfall Lakes
Sub-alpine lakes on the way up, the highest peak in the Klamath Mountains at the top. One of the area's great full-day hikes.
Backcountry Lakes and Big Views
Across the valley from Mount Shasta, in the quieter Trinity Divide range to the west, lies one of the area's great backcountry rewards. A trail from the Parks Creek trailhead follows the Pacific Crest Trail through wildflower-strewn meadows to the Deadfall Lakes. These deep, clear alpine lakes are perfect for a swim, a picnic, or a backpacking basecamp.
Those with the legs for it can climb the trail to the summit of Mount Eddy at just over 9,000 feet, the highest peak west of I-5 and home to what many consider the finest view in Northern California: a sweeping panorama that takes in Mount Shasta, the Trinity Alps, and ridgelines of the Klamath Mountains. This is a true mountain day, best from mid-summer into fall once the high-country snow has melted, and rewards every bit of the effort it asks.
(Image credit: Chris Kerth)
Mount Shasta Trail Association Guide to Mount Eddy
CK Outside Guide to Mount Eddy
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A growing network of flowy, multi-use trails fanning out from the edge of town toward the mountain — open to bikers, hikers, and runners alike. With everything from beginner-friendly singletrack to bigger backcountry rides, it's Mount Shasta's mountain biking playground, and it's only getting better.
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