Recreation in and around Mt. Shasta
Siskiyou County offers a wealth of recreational opportunities for active individuals and families. Scattered throughout the county's varied landscape are hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails. Spectacular mountain vistas and crystal-clear alpine lakes make Mt. Shasta the most idyllic destination in the county.
Mount Shasta is a single peak in the Cascade chain, with a height of 14,162 feet. Rising 11,000 feet from the surrounding valley, it dominates the landscape of northern California. It presents a thousand different faces, inspires great awe and respect, and beckons all to view it from every possible perspective.
 Photo © Kevin Lahey |
 Photo © Kevin Lahey |
 Photo © Mark Gibson |
 Photo © Kevin Lahey |
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Ecotourism
Help protect our beautiful Mount Shasta recreational areas, contribute to public awareness on the fragility of our ecosystem and leave a lasting legacy for generations to come! Contributions made to this fund help local volunteers and organizations clean up our rivers, lakes, trails, meadows, campgrounds, downtown parks and the mountain itself. The Mt. Shasta Visitors' Bureau defines ecotourism as "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people." We implement and participate in ecotourism activities through the following principles:
- Minimize impact.
- Build environmental and cultural awareness.
- Provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts.
- Provide direct financial benefits for conservation.
- Provide financial benefits and empowerment for local people.
Share the joy and donate to the Stewardship Fund! This fund is sponsored by the Jefferson Economic Development Institute (JEDI), a nonprofit organization committed to empowering people and communities to create prosperity.
