Hiking in Shasta Cascade: find your next outing

One outing. Just the right one.

Compare the 14 hiking trails in Shasta Cascade by duration, level and access.

By François Dumaine · updated January 30, 2026

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Hiking trails in Shasta Cascade

Walking time Level

14 trails: our 3 favourites above, then 6 more

Mount Ingalls, California

8 hr 30 min walk
14.5 km
Dogs: to be confirmed

Mount Shasta, California

6 hr 30 min walk
11.3 km
Dogs: to be confirmed

Butte County High Point, California

1 hr walk
5.1 km
Dogs: to be confirmed

Before you go

Access & booking

Fees and access conditions are on each trail page.

See the trails

Season & conditions

Trails can close or change with the season: thaw, snow, maintenance. Each trail page links to the site manager, who publishes closures.

Our practical tips

With your dog

Not allowed on 2 of our 14 trails, to be confirmed for 12 more.

Our practical tips

Counts based on our 14 trails in Shasta Cascade; details and sources are on each trail page.

Frequently asked questions

How many hiking trails are there in Shasta Cascade?

We list 14: 2 easy, 1 hard and 11 without a listed level.

Which hike should I start with in Shasta Cascade?

Among the 2 easy trails, start with Cinder Cone, California (3.1 km, 1 hr) and Butte County High Point, California (5.1 km, 1 hr). Each trail page gives the duration, the level and the access conditions.

Where can I walk with my dog in Shasta Cascade?

They are not allowed on 2: Cinder Cone, California and Lassen Volcanic National Park. For 12 more, the information is not confirmed: check the site's rules.

How do I check conditions before I go?

Each trail page links to the site manager's website (park, municipality, reserve), which publishes closures and rules. During the thaw and after heavy rain, some trails may be closed.