The trails in the Shasta Trinity Forest near McCloud off Highway 89 features dramatic waterfalls, clear mountain rivers and streams. There are U.S. Forest Service user fees for entrance to Wilderness Areas, mountain climbing on Mt. Shasta. For fee information and payment, please contact the Mt. Shasta Ranger District. John Everitt Vista Point Walk through large, old growth conifer forest to volcanic rock outcropping with panorama of area south to McCloud and Sacramento River Canyons. Look for botanical tree signs.
Climbs then levels to easy grade.
Panther Meadow Loop Spring water flows in rivulets through fragile alpine meadow full of wildflowers. Peaceful loop trail allows great view of mountain. No drinking water. Rocky path is well-marked. Old Ski Bowl Trail Outstanding views up to Mt. Shasta's summit.