It takes about 4.5 hours from the Bay Area to get into the town of Mt Shasta City. The last hour, north of Redding, is beautiful as you drive up the Sacramento River gorge. Just before Dunsmuire, you can catch a glimpse of Castle Crags, a very energetic area to hike in.
Food in Mt Shasta City:
Thrive bar: http://thrivebar.co/
Berryvale Market: https://www.berryvale.com/
Places to Visit:
There are lots of activities and hiking options in the Shasta Trinity National Forest. These are a few that stand out for me.
Panther Meadow: https://hikemtshasta.com/mount-shasta-trails/panther-meadow-trail/
Mt Shasta City Park/Sacramento River Headwaters: https://www.msrec.org/mt-shasta-city-park
Fairey Falls: https://whimsysoul.com/faery-falls-must-know-tips-for-finding-this-mount-shasta-waterfall/
Castle Lake/Heart Lake: https://mountshastatrailassociation.org/trails/west-of-mt-shasta/castle-lake/
Gateway Peace Garden: https://www.gatewaypeacegarden.com/
Crystal Vibes
There are a lot of crystal stores in Mt Shasta. This one is my favorite:
The Crystal Room: https://www.facebook.com/crystalsmtshasta/
However, it can be really on the pricey side. This store has a good selection of affordable, pleasing rocks like Selenite.
Soul Connections: http://www.soulconnectionstore.com/
Places to Stay
Recommendations for places to stay and things to do
MT SHASTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
