Tag: Castle Crags

Vista Point Trail (Castle Crags State Park, CA)

On By Andrew WojtanikIn California, Easy Hikes, Mount Shasta area1 Comment

Situated just off Interstate 5 in northern California, Castle Crags State Park covers a scenic pocket of the Trinity Divide—a small but alluring mountain range that separates the Sacramento River and Trinity River watersheds. The star feature is a large outcrop of granite formations, technically situated outside the park, but visible from many of the …

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Root Creek Trail & Root Creek Falls (Castle Crags State Park, CA)

On By Andrew WojtanikIn California, Easy Hikes, Mount Shasta area3 Comments

Northern California’s Castle Crags State Park hugs the eastern slopes of a cluster of dramatic granite formations that is reminiscent of Yosemite National Park. While the actual crags lie outside the park boundary, several trails run close to their base, including the family-friendly Root Creek Trail. Wheelchair-accessible for the first mile, this path offers an …

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