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Mount Shasta (also known as Mount Shasta City) is a city in Siskiyou County, California, United States, at about 3,600 feet (1,100 m) above sea level on the flanks of Mount Shasta, a prominent northern California landmark. The city is less than 9 miles (14 km) southwest of the summit of its namesake volcano.
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Shasta Sisson Museum is a self-supported, volunteer operated museum with a 501 (c) (3) tax status. To fulfill its mission, the museum has exhibits on the history and science related to Mt. Shasta and the surrounding areas. There are many hands-on activities for children and adults.
This trail was established in the 1800’s by cattlemen, trappers and miners to connect Sisson (now Mt Shasta) with the Scott Valley. After the creation of the Shasta National Forest in 1905 it was made into an official trail connecting the Forest HQ in Sisson with the Forest Station in Callahan.
The Sisson-Callahan National Recreation Trail visits the heart of this country. The entire length of the trail is blessed with stunning views of Mt. Shasta, Mt. Eddy, Castle Crags and the Trinity Alps. The trail crosses Deadfall Summit above Deadfall lakes at the 8,020 foot elevation.
Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum, Mount Shasta: See 68 reviews, articles, and 55 photos of Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum, ranked No.5 on Tripadvisor among 23 attractions in Mount Shasta.
Sep 20, 2021 · The great outdoor adventurer John Muir—who had skipped over glaciers in Alaska, surfed an avalanche, and gleefully rode a wildly swaying tree in a storm in the Sierras—lay in a hotel bed strewn with wildflowers. He gazed through the window at the majestic sight of Mount Shasta. He had nearly died on the summit of that mountain the night before.
