Step out the door.
The mountain begins here.
The mountain doesn't wait.
Mount Shasta
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.
Bunny Flat Trailhead
Where the road ends and the mountain takes over. Bunny Flat is the four-season gateway to Mount Shasta's high country — the launching point for climbers and hikers, and an easy stop for anyone who just wants to stand among the firs and look up.
Mt. Shasta Ski Park
Skiing and snowboarding in winter, downhill mountain biking in summer. Family-friendly, affordable, and without the chaos or expense of Tahoe.
Lake Siskiyou Trail
A scenic, mostly-flat loop circling Lake Siskiyou with Mount Shasta mirrored across the water — walk it, run it, bike it, or bring the dog.
Castle Lake & Heart Lake
Start at Castle Lake — glacial water, granite walls, one of the best swimming spots in the area. The trail above leads to Heart Lake, where Mount Shasta fills the entire horizon.
Castle Crags State Park
Towering granite spires above the Sacramento River canyon. All the drama of Yosemite, without the mayhem. Good swimming in the Upper Sacramento River below.
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.
Hedge Creek Falls
Twenty minutes down to a thirty-foot waterfall you can walk behind. One of the easiest, most satisfying outings in the area.
Mt. Shasta Golf Course
An 18-hole course where the volcano fills the view from every fairway. Blame the scenery for your score.
Gateway Trail System
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.
Sledding at Snowman's Hill
The area's most beloved free sledding hill — a big, north-facing slope that often holds snow well into spring, with ample parking and restrooms. Bring a sled and make a winter memory the whole family will remember.
Cold water, everywhere.
Lake Siskiyou
The town's swimming hole, paddleboard launch, and summer anchor. A 430-acre glacial lake five minutes from downtown with the mountain visible across the water.
Faery Falls
A moss-covered cascade hidden in the old ruins of Ney Springs. Short trail, quiet spot, worth finding — can get slippery near the water.
Mossbrae Falls
Water seeps directly out of the canyon wall, sheeting down fifty feet of solid green moss. Nothing else looks like it, although access conditions vary.
McCloud Falls
Three distinct waterfalls connected by one riverside trail. Start at the lower falls — there's a natural swimming hole at the base — and work your way up.
Ted Fay Fly Shop
California's oldest fly shop, now in the hands of new owners Corey and Jessica. Licenses, flies, gear, and the kind of local river knowledge that only comes from decades on the Upper Sacramento. Start here before you start anywhere else.
Upper Sacramento River
One of the best wild trout rivers in California, running through a canyon most people drive straight past on I-5. A license is required and a local guide is highly recommended.
The mountain is calling.
Panther Meadows
A spring-fed alpine meadow near the timberline of Mount Shasta, sacred for generations and quiet in a way few places are. Wildflowers, an easy loop trail, and the mountain rising straight overhead, this is a place to slow down and simply be.
Headwaters at Mount Shasta City Park
The Sacramento River starts here — a spring bubbling up at the base of the mountain, ice cold and impossibly clear. One of the most quietly remarkable spots in town.
Sisson Meadow
A restored wetland boardwalk in the heart of downtown with unobstructed mountain views the whole way. Easy, quiet, walkable from the Inn. Graciously and meticulously maintained by volunteers from the Siskiyou Land Trust.
Shastice Park
Mount Shasta's main community park, with a disc golf course, a good playground, skate park, seasonal ice rink, and the best dog park in the area.
Old Ski Bowl
Drive to the end of Everitt Memorial Highway and you're already above the clouds. No hiking required, just pull over and take it in.
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.
Tauhindauli Park
A quiet riverfront park in Dunsmuir, right on the Upper Sacramento. Simple, easy, and genuinely peaceful. Maintained by the Dunsmuir Garden Club and located very close to our sister property, The Angler Lodge.
Dunsmuir Botanical Gardens
Native plants and peaceful riverside trails along the Upper Sacramento. Easy to walk past, worth stopping for.
Shasta Yoga Institute
A downtown yoga studio offering drop-in classes, private sessions, and workshops for all levels. A natural complement to a mountain trip, especially after a long day on the trails.
Shasta Vortex Adventures
Guided tours to Mount Shasta's sacred springs and vortex sites, led by longtime local guides. Whether you arrive a seeker or simply curious, it's an unhurried way to connect with the mountain's contemplative side.
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Mt Shasta Spiritual Tours
Mount Shasta draws seekers from around the world — a mountain long considered one of the most powerful spiritual vortex sites on earth. Paul of Venus leads private and small-group tours to sacred sites, vortex locations, and Lemurian waterfall spots that most visitors never find on their own.
Small town, big table.
Downtown Mount Shasta
A genuinely walkable main street with independent restaurants, coffee shops, gear stores, boutiques, and crystal shops — all within a few blocks of each other, with the mountain always in view.
Pipeline Craft Taps & Kitchen
Great burgers, a rotating tap list, and a covered patio built for long afternoons. Perfect mix of locals and visitors.
Mount Shasta Craft House
Wood-fired pizza, craft cocktails, and local beer. Built around beef and pork raised on the owners' family ranch in Weed since 1962. Zero pretension, genuinely local.
Garden Tap
Tucked inside Native Grounds Nursery, it genuinely feels like you've escaped somewhere else: pond, shade, birds, ten yards from the boulevard. Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizzas and fresh salads complement a rotating selection of local craft beers on tap. Arrive early, they sell out.
Baldovinos Wine Bar & Kitchen
The most distinctive dinner in town. Wine-focused, chef-driven, and genuinely one-of-a-kind for a mountain community this size.
Casa Ramos
A full Mexican kitchen with an extensive menu and large patio. Good for groups, open (relatively) late, and welcoming after a long day outside.
Black Bear Diner
A Mount Shasta original — this is the historic location where the chain was born. Big portions, classic diner comfort, great for families.
Lily's
The beloved local staple with a garden patio. Broad three-meal menu, reliably good, practically across the street.
Seven Suns Coffee Shop
Mount Shasta's coffee anchor. Great espresso, solid breakfast burritos, open early.
Crave
A beloved downtown spot serving fresh, flavorful Mexican alongside standout BBQ and comfort-food favorites. Sunny outdoor patio that's perfect after a day on the mountain.
Yaks on the 5
Gourmet burgers, award-winning microbrews, and world-famous sticky buns. Handcrafted, built from scratch, and loaded with combinations you won't find anywhere else. Close to our sister property, The Angler Lodge, in neighboring Dunsmuir.
Drizzle
Bold coffee drinks, gourmet burgers, barbecue, and fresh salads — open early for breakfast and running all day. One of the most reliably good stops in downtown.
Crystal Keepers
A welcoming downtown crystal shop brimming with gemstones, raw specimens, and handmade treasures. Friendly, knowledgeable, and full of only-in-Mount-Shasta finds — plus aura photography if you're feeling curious.
Crystal Tones
Home to over a thousand handcrafted Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls, this downtown showroom lets you hear, learn, and even experience an immersive sound bath. A uniquely Mount Shasta way to unwind.
Ramshaw's Home Boutique
A charming downtown boutique brimming with home décor, gifts, candles, and women's fashion — all with a warm, storybook feel. The perfect stop for a memorable souvenir or a little something to bring home.
Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum
Free admission, covering local history from the Wintu people through the railroad era. Next door, the Mt. Shasta Fish Hatchery raises four kinds of trout and is open dawn to dusk for self-guided tours.
Sportsmen's Den
Technical outerwear and go-to spot for anything snowboard-related. Family-owned shop that knows the mountain.
Soul Connections
One of Mount Shasta's longest-running metaphysical shops — crystals, devotional items, books, and artwork sourced from around the world. A genuine part of the town's spiritual identity, not a tourist afterthought.
The Fifth Season
Mount Shasta's complete outfitter for climbers, skiers, hikers, backpackers, and cyclists. They also issue summit permits and run a current-conditions hotline for the mountain. Far from just a gear store, it's probably the most important shop in the county for anyone heading up.
Ask our concierge
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.