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Mount Shasta Vista Point: A Majestic View

Enjoy panoramic views of majestic Mount Shasta and the surrounding landscape from this easily accessible roadside vista point on Highway 97.

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Mount Shasta Vista Point offers breathtaking views of Mount Shasta, a majestic stratovolcano in Northern California. Located off Highway 97, this scenic overlook provides a panoramic perspective of the mountain and surrounding landscape.

A brief summary to Mount Shasta Vista Point

  • Castella, California, 96017, US
  • Monday 12 am-12 am
  • Tuesday 12 am-12 am
  • Wednesday 12 am-12 am
  • Thursday 12 am-12 am
  • Friday 12 am-12 am
  • Saturday 12 am-12 am
  • Sunday 12 am-12 am

Local tips

  • Visit during sunrise or sunset for the most dramatic lighting on Mount Shasta.
  • Bring a zoom lens to capture the details of Mount Shasta's peaks and glaciers.
  • Check the weather forecast before you go, as clear days offer the best views.
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Getting There

  • Driving

    Mount Shasta Vista Point is located off Highway 97, approximately 19 miles north of the city of Weed in Siskiyou County. From Weed, take Highway 97 North. The vista point will be on your right. There is ample parking and easy access to the viewpoint.

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Mount Shasta Vista Point North is a roadside pullout parking lot providing incredible views of Mount Shasta, a majestic stratovolcano in Northern California. Located off Highway 97, this scenic overlook provides a panoramic perspective of the mountain and surrounding landscape, including the expansive Shasta Valley and, on clear days, distant views of the Cascade Range. Mount Shasta, a potentially active stratovolcano, stands at an elevation of 14,179 feet (4,322 m), making it the second-highest peak in the Cascade Range. The mountain and surrounding area are part of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The vista point is a popular spot for both casual visitors and photographers, especially during sunrise or sunset when the lighting enhances the dramatic features of Mount Shasta. The area around Mount Shasta has a rich history. The oldest-known human settlement dates back about 7,000 years. At the time of Euro-American contact in the 1810s, Native tribes including the Shasta, Okwanuchu, Modoc, and Wintu lived within view of the mountain, revering it as a sacred site. Beginning in the 1820s, Mount Shasta became a prominent landmark along the Siskiyou Trail, an ancient Native American trade route. From the vista point, you can see Whaleback Mountain (8,820 feet), Mount Shasta Summit (14,162 feet), and Shastina Cone (12,330 feet). To the right of Mount Shasta, Sheep Rock (5,705 feet) stretches in front of the volcano, and Mount Eddy (9,025 feet) can be seen between the trees.

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