Home
to a late 19th century resort, these natural mineral springs are surrounded
by woodland and riparian habitat. A moist open meadow in Ponderosa Pine
woodlands offers Narrowleaf Mule-Ears, Hooker’s Balsamroot and White
Hyacinth among other natives. Further along, we hike past a shaded grove
of Leopard Lily and stop to admire the elusive Phantom Orchid. After lunch,
guests may enjoy a refreshing dip at nearby Fairy Falls.
Mount
Shasta's historic base camp where wagons were left before ascending further
by horse or foot. At 6000 ft, a series of natural springs feed extensive
meadows with Larkspur, Spotted Mountain Bells, Crimson Columbine, Monkshood
and a host of other native flowers. A leisurely 1⁄2 mile stroll
through virgin stands of Shasta Red Fir between meadows also offers the
opportunity to observe some of Mount Shasta’s native woodland flower
species.
A
2-mile day hike skirts the Eastern shore of Castle Lake and wanders among
subalpine meadows up to beautiful Heart Lake, perched above in granite
cliffs at 6000 ft. This trip offers panoramic views of Mount Shasta across
the valley, swimming in crystal cold lakes, and ample opportunities to
observe a host of native wildflowers including Shorthorn Steershead, Klamath
Fawn Lily, Beargrass and Purpleflower Honeysuckle.
A
mostly level 2.5-mile day hike through forest to the beautiful Cedar Lake
Basin, home to over 10 species of native conifers and the elusive and
unusual California Ground Cone. We will observe the aquatics Bog-Bean
and Yellow Pond Lily, the tiny carnivorous Roundleaf Sundew, and meadows
of Gentian and Alpine Shooting Star along with many other native species.
This
is a beautiful 4 mile hike from wetlands at 6400 ft to subalpine lakes
at 7800 ft up the Western slope of Mount Eddy through a diversity of habitats
with opportunities for swimming to refresh ourselves in Deadfall Lakes.
Copeland’s Owl’s-clover, Gentians, Shrubby Cinquefoil, the
inflated colorful seedpods of the Siskiyou Milkvetch and several rare
plants adapted specifically to the serpentine bearing soils of Mount Eddy
are among the treasures awaiting us. For those requiring it, a longer
but less strenuous route from the Parks Creek Summit is available on this
trip upon request.
Dates: August 24 or by special arrangement
Fee $50
Home
to a late 19th century resort, these natural mineral springs are surrounded
by woodland and riparian habitat. A moist open meadow in Ponderosa Pine
woodlands offers Narrowleaf Mule-Ears, Hooker’s Balsamroot and White
Hyacinth among other natives. Further along, we hike past a shaded grove
of Leopard Lily and stop to admire the elusive Phantom Orchid. After lunch,
guests may enjoy a refreshing dip at nearby Fairy Falls.
Mount
Shasta's historic base camp where wagons were left before ascending further
by horse or foot. At 6000 ft, a series of natural springs feed extensive
meadows with Larkspur, Spotted Mountain Bells, Crimson Columbine, Monkshood
and a host of other native flowers. A leisurely 1⁄2 mile stroll
through virgin stands of Shasta Red Fir between meadows also offers the
opportunity to observe some of Mount Shasta’s native woodland flower
species.
A
2-mile day hike skirts the Eastern shore of Castle Lake and wanders among
subalpine meadows up to beautiful Heart Lake, perched above in granite
cliffs at 6000 ft. This trip offers panoramic views of Mount Shasta across
the valley, swimming in crystal cold lakes, and ample opportunities to
observe a host of native wildflowers including Shorthorn Steershead, Klamath
Fawn Lily, Beargrass and Purpleflower Honeysuckle.
A
mostly level 2.5-mile day hike through forest to the beautiful Cedar Lake
Basin, home to over 10 species of native conifers and the elusive and
unusual California Ground Cone. We will observe the aquatics Bog-Bean
and Yellow Pond Lily, the tiny carnivorous Roundleaf Sundew, and meadows
of Gentian and Alpine Shooting Star along with many other native species.
This
is a beautiful 4 mile hike from wetlands at 6400 ft to subalpine lakes
at 7800 ft up the Western slope of Mount Eddy through a diversity of habitats
with opportunities for swimming to refresh ourselves in Deadfall Lakes.
Copeland’s Owl’s-clover, Gentians, Shrubby Cinquefoil, the
inflated colorful seedpods of the Siskiyou Milkvetch and several rare
plants adapted specifically to the serpentine bearing soils of Mount Eddy
are among the treasures awaiting us. For those requiring it, a longer
but less strenuous route from the Parks Creek Summit is available on this
trip upon request.