Yreka and Klamath river Activities

Behold the natural wonders of Mt. Shasta, Castle Crags, Lava Beds National Monument and multiple wilderness areas that include sixty-plus miles of the Pacific Crest Trail. Here you’ll find the headwaters of the Sacramento River, the McCloud and the mighty Klamath River, providing some of the most exciting rafting, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing in California.

Step back in time in nearby Dunsmuir, once a flourishing railroad town, and McCloud, a historic lumber town on the National Registry.

Known as one of the sacred mountains of the world, Mount Shasta dominates the landscape. The city of Mt. Shasta offers an array of charming shops, spiritual centers and equipment outfitters. Mt. Shasta Ski Park offers outstanding winter snow sports and mountain biking and climbing in the warmer months.

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Mt. Shasta Snowshoeing Trail

204 West Alma Street
Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
530-926-4511

This is certainly not a trip for the faint of heart or the inexperienced. Only experienced parties should consider the undertaking as this can be a particulary treacherous hike. Normally, even the climb of Mt. Shasta is considered to be quite a feat, but the idea of a winter ascent is met with raised eyebrows from those who clearly understand the difficulties posed by an off-season climb.

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Mud Creek Falls

Mt Shasta, CA 96067
530-926-5411

Located in Mud Creek Canyon on Mt. Shasta. Mud Creek canyon is a pretty amazing view of its own. A great feature in the canyon is Thor's hammer. The Mud Creek Glacier is the southernmost glacier on Mount Shasta, which lies to the east of Sargents Ridge on Shastarama point near 10,915 feet, and is the water source for the fall.

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Shackelford Falls

Near Fort Jones, CA 96032
530-468-5351

Shackleford Falls is a very easy going waterfall that travels down a sloping hill with pools throughout. The trail crosses three parts of the creek, so plan to get wet or go before the rainy season. This waterfall is easily accessible by a short, but somewhat steep trail.

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Siskiyou County Museum

910 S. Main Street
Yreka, CA 96097
530-842-3836

The museum features exhibits detailing Siskiyou County's colorful history from Indian cultures to 20th century themes. The museum is an interpretive center which includes exhibits, programs, and a research library.

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Sisson-Callahan National Recreation Trail

CA 0
(530) 926-9627

The Trinity Divide encompasses the high mountains beginning with China Peak in the north all the way to Shasta Bally in the south and generally divides the Valley of the Trinity River in the west from the Sacramento River Canyon in the east. It is an area of rugged peaks, emerald green meadows, rushing streams and gorgeous alpine lakes. The Sisson-Callahan National Recreation Trail visits the heart of this country. The entire length of the…

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Smith River Scenic Byway

Hwy 199
Gasquet, CA 95543
530-365-7500

This scenic byway follows the Smith River, which is considered one of the crown jewels of the National Wild & Scenic River System. As the byway climbs away from the coast, it enters the Smith River Canyon. In a surprisingly small space, the National Recreation Area has seven distinctive plant communities. You’ll pass from a coastal redwood forest to old growth stands of Douglas fir to dense chaparral. The river has more than 175 miles…

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State of Jefferson Scenic Byway

Hwy 263
Yreka, CA 96097
530-365-7500

The State of Jefferson Scenic Byway derives its name from an early 1940’s movement to create the 49th state. The original purpose of this movement was to draw attention to the need for good roads in far Northern California and Southern Oregon. In 1941, locals blockaded Highway 96 and declared Jefferson to be its own state. Many believed that Jefferson would have become the 49th state in the Union had the bombing in Pearl Harbor…

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The Cascades

Klamath National Forest, CA 0

This waterfall is one of two on this creek and is four times the size of the Kings Creek Falls. The Cascades begin at a meadow and fall down several small ledges to a drop of 53 feet. The water then picks up speed to slide down a steep hillside of 109 feet. Finally The Cascade drops 36 feet to its base. This waterfall is easily accessible.

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Tule Lake National Monument

PO Box 1240
Tulelake, CA 96134
530-260-0537

The Tule Lake National Monument includes both the the Tule Lake Segregation Center, the largest and most controversial of the sites where Japanese Americans were incarcerated during World War II, and Camp Tulelake, which was first a Civilian Conservation Corps camp, then an additional facility to detain Japanese Americans, and finally a prisoner of war camp.

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Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge

4009 Hill Rd
Tulelake, CA 96134

Tule Lake Refuge is located in the fertile and intensely farmed Tule Lake Basin of northeastern California. It was established in 1928 by President Calvin Coolidge as a, “preserve and breeding ground for wild birds and animals.” The endangered Lost River and shortnose suckers live in or use this refuge. The refuge is a significant staging area for migrating waterfowl during spring and fall migrations. It is used primarily by whitefronted, snow, ross, and cackling…

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