Bunny Flat Trailhead — Attraction in Mount Shasta

The trail up to the cabin is easy even when the snow is a little slushy. I went on May 30th and 2 days later the trail to the cabin was beginning to melt out a lot. I recommend going on Memorial Day weekend or earlier when there are fewer people. I camped at Helen and counted about 40 tents. With that many people hiking you're walking on each other's heels and it can get annoying unless the person in front of you is at a good pace and making good footprints for you to step in. There are nice restrooms at the cabin. Not in the cabin, to the right through the woods. Bring a shovel if you plan on camping to level out the snow under your tent. There's also a spring here to fill water bottles and to boil for ramen. If you haven't already, purchase a jet boil and bring 1 fuel tank if you have 3 people bring 2 fuel tanks. I also brought along instant coffee packets. Luxury on the mountain baby!! And for the love of God wear sunscreen if you're not wearing a layer of cloth over your face and wear a hat, I repeat..wear a hat!! The sun will scorch you no matter the day or season. Wear all white if you can. Call the seasons camp store in town the day you're hiking to ask about rock fall and Avalanche. Also, don't try to climb up in a whiteout. You could get hurt and you'll probably come down like many people did the day I was there. Listen to what people say the night before when you're camped at Helen. People will talk about whether or not there will be rain in the morning. People will say what time they are starting. There isn't a perfect time to summit. Some start at 2 am. Most start at 4 or 5 am. And that's when it's heel to heel. You want to head up before the sun can come over the mountain because once the sun is exposed you have to summit in slush. Slush is okay when glissading but not fun when hiking straight up a mountain. Don't be afraid to glissade, it can be intimidating your first time but it's fun. I made it from Helen down to the cabin in about 30 minutes. I did half glissading and half rode down in a sled. Overall, it's a good trail and a lot of fun. If you're out of shape, get in shape before...

I went out to Mount Shasta to visit this beautiful mountain that I read all of the mystical, magical things about. I thought I would hit old ski bowl trailhead and hike as far as I could. I am by no means a professional hiker And when I arrived and drove up, There was heavy, deep snow that stopped only at bunny Flat trailhead so I wasn't able to make it to Old Ski Bowl so I hiked bunny flat in the snow. It was a tiring rough hike as there was a ton of snow which I hadn't necessarily planned for but I knew was a possibility and on a beautiful sunny day when the sun was blazing off the snow. I only had a pack and hadn't planned to hike a crazy long time, but, this mountain is gorgeous The trees are amazing it's so majestic and the most beautiful place to be even with all the snow that I was hoping wasn't going to be there. I went there in mid to late May and I will definitely go again when there is no snow or not as much which should probably be July or August. I am so drawn to this mountain I can't wait to go again. If you're planning or considering a visit, definitely go. It's just a beautiful place to be and a great way to get some exercise and fresh air and there were plenty of other hikers there and people with dogs and people that would hike up and ski down. Even as there was a hefty amount of snow I was in shorts and a T-shirt and just fine, of course I brought things in my pack just in case but I was quite warm and it was a great hike, I can't wait to...

Looking for stunning views of Mount Shasta while camping? Look no further! This campground is a boondocking gem!

My son and I stayed here when making our trek up north for Overland Expo PNW. This was our first real road trip so I wanted to make it a memorable one and this campground delivered. He was blown away by the monolithic awesomeness of the mountain towering over us. I’ve seen Shasta before but not this close and I was in awe. Incredible views.

The campground itself is all boondocking with a small number of spots. They are pretty well defined and have established campfire rings, are decently level and range from space for a couple rigs to SmartCar only sized. There is a bathroom facility up by the parking lot with a few vault toilets and trash cans. The parking lot itself is the access point for the nearby trailheads and has a good amount of room. Town is a short drive back down the mountain, so access is excellent. I feel that all in all it’s an excellent place and can’t wait to return. Bears are active in the area so plan accordingly, and there are a lot of black ant hills all over. We’re in their house so we were...