Mount Shasta
- 10.4 mi
- round trip
- 7,365 ft
- climb
- 14,179 ft
- summit
- Out and back
- route
Is Mount Shasta open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name Mount Shasta, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Mud and Ash Creek Area and Road Closure
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-26-13 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Road Closure on Wild Mad Road
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-09 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Bailey Cove Road Closure Order
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-11 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Trout Creek Bridge Closure Order
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-26-02 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
South Fork Suspension Bridge Closure
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-30 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Mount Shasta rises to 14,179 ft in California. This route starts at Bunny Flat and covers 10.4 miles round trip with about 7,365 ft of climbing.
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Route details
- Distance
- 10.4 mi round trip
- Climbing
- About 7,365 ft
- Starts at
- Bunny Flat
- Summit
- 13,807 ft
- Difficulty
- Expert
Permits and fees
Free wilderness permit (year-round, no quota) plus Mt. Shasta Summit Pass ($25/person, valid 3 days; $30 annual) required above 10,000 ft, both from Shasta-Trinity NF, self-issue at Bunny Flat; human-waste pack-out mandatory.
Questions about this route
How long is the Mount Shasta on Misery Hill?
About 10.4 mi round trip from Bunny Flat.
How much elevation gain is on the Mount Shasta?
About 7,365 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Mount Shasta?
It is rated expert.
Where does the Mount Shasta start?
Bunny Flat.
Do you need a permit for the Mount Shasta?
Free wilderness permit (year-round, no quota) plus Mt. Shasta Summit Pass ($25/person, valid 3 days; $30 annual) required above 10,000 ft, both from Shasta-Trinity NF, self-issue at Bunny Flat; human-waste pack-out mandatory.
Conditions and forecast on Misery Hill
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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