Shasta Abbey
A working Soto Zen Buddhist monastery tucked into the pines above town. The grounds are open to visitors — nothing else like it in the area.
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At 14,179 feet, Mount Shasta is the reason you came — a glacier-draped volcano that dominates every horizon for a hundred miles. A paved highway climbs from town right to the treeline, so the mountain is yours whether you're chasing a sunset picnic, a spiritual discovery, or a summit at dawn.
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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Tell us your day.
We'll plan the rest.
From summit logistics to a quiet picnic spot we don't put on the map — the front desk has been doing this for years. Send us a note before you arrive, or stop by when you check in.