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Mt. 沙士达山

Mt. 沙士达山

Take in this awe-inspiring mountain near 整理 in Northern California—by hiking, seeing wildlife, 骑自行车, 钓鱼 和 more

Soaring to 14,179 feet high, Mt. 沙士达山 scrapes the turquoise-blue sky, north of 整理—acting as a totem from almost anywhere in the northern part of the state. And while some mountains climb gradually, this one rises from surrounding flatl和s with such towering, snow-capped majesty that it seems almost unreal—like a child’s notion of what a mountain should be. Yet this is no childish vision—it’s a very real, very big volcano (last erupted in 1786). Famed naturalist John Muir wrote that his “blood turned to wine” when he first caught sight of the Fuji-esque peak.

Skiing 和 Mountaineering on Mt. 沙士达山

Mt. 沙士达山 has long been on the bucket list of serious skiers 和 mountaineers. The esteemed book The Fifty Classic Ski Descents of North America characterized the mountain as “…a skier’s mountain…with so many fantastic ski lines on its flanks that it’s difficult to say which ones are best.” The relative lack of crevasse hazards on most summit routes, coupled with generally mild springtime weather, makes it ideal for ski mountaineering. Summiting the mountain is for the hardiest of climbers; ask about guide services at The Fifth Season outdoor store in the town of Mt. 沙士达山, a New Age-y enclave on the mountain’s west side. (Get the town’s vibe at The Crystal Room, a prism-filled visual feast.)

During winter months, the low-key 和 local Mt. 沙士达山 Ski Park, on the mountain’s western slope, is the go-to resort for the region. Of the 38 trails spread out over 2,038 vertical feet, 20 percent are beginner level, 45 percent are intermediate, 和 35 percent are advanced, so there are multiple runs for every level of skier. Non-downhill-skiers can take advantage of locations for sledding, 玩雪地摩托车, cross-country skiing, 和 snowshoeing (gear is available for rent at any one of the several stores in the area). The park even has backcountry cabins that can accommodate up to eight people so you can turn your daytime explorations into a cozy overnight adventure.

Summer, Spring, 和 Fall Activities on Mt. 沙士达山

Fortunately, you don’t have to bag the peak, or even have snow, to enjoy this alpine paradise. Easy paths loop through wildflower-filled meadows 和 into cool forests, where you should keep an eye out for eagles 和 deer, 和 just might catch a glimpse of a black bear or two. One of the prettiest trails, a mellow two-mile path along the McCloud River on the mountains south, 导致 trio of waterfalls—all beautiful, though Middle Falls is the real head-turner. 骑自行车 is also a huge draw, as the area offers some of the most stunning scenery 和 least crowded 骑自行车 routes—for both road 和 mountain biking—in the West. (Rental rides are available at 自行车沙士达山 和 Cycle Siskiyou.)有 野营洞穴, 和 world-class 用假蝇钓鱼 太.

Know before you go: Most Mt. 沙士达山 hiking trails are closed during winter months due to snow. To fish, a current California Fishing License 是必需的.

Things to Do Near Mt. 沙士达山

In addition to 整理, there are several attractions that should be on your itinerary while in the region. Drive south less than 10 miles on Interstate 5 和 you’ll pull into the mountain hamlet of Dunsmuir, home of top 用假蝇钓鱼 streams, a railroad museum, 和 the nearby Castle Crags State Park. Farther away but worth the 70-mile drive, especially in the warmer months, is Whiskeytown Lake, a 3,000 surface-acre reservoir of crystal-clear water that’s perfect for sailing, 皮划艇, 钓鱼, 和 windsurfing. If you prefer to stay dry, admire it from the shore 和 hike to the 220-foot Whiskeytown Falls. 关于 an hour’s drive to the east are the fascinating steam vents, 泥盆, 火山, 和 Sulphur Works of Lassen Volcanic National Park.

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