Pacific Crest Trail Backpacking Trip

Mt Shasta, California - 3 Days

Overview

Rejuvenate the spirit on this 3-day backpacking trip through one of the world's most quintessential trails. The Pacific Crest Trail has long been a place for adventurers to come and find peace in the journey. With minimal elevation gain and loss, the trail is accessible to all levels of backpacker fitness. While our trip focuses on the Mount Shasta region of the trail, it is a wonderful chance to get a taste of life as a thru-hiker on the PCT.
Backpacking is an incredible way to roam the world's wild spaces. Taking the trip with a guide brings the experience to a whole new level. Our local, expert guides share their intimate knowledge of the region and their perspectives on backpacking as a whole. With our guides at the helm, we are led to stunning campsites to explore and enjoy the remote solitude that draw so many to this trail. Our final, optional adventure is a dramatic ascent of Mount Eddy. The challenge is rewarding and filled with a sense of personal accomplishment, as is the entire journey itself.

  • Enjoy three days of backpacking the PCT in the Mount Shasta region of northern California

  • Hone your backpacking skills with help from expert guides

  • Relax and explore at our lakeshore camp sites

  • Summit the tallest of the Klamath Mountains

We aim to create personal connections with Mt. Shasta and the surrounding land, and lasting connections to your new climbing community.

We have logged over 40 years of experience guiding on Mount Shasta and are the original guiding company for this special mountain. We know Shasta better than anyone and aim to provide a professional and positive experience for all.

    • No previous experience is required.

    • Participants will be carrying their own backpacks weighing 35 to 40 pounds, 4 to 6 miles daily over varied terrain.

    • To maximize your enjoyment of the trip, we strongly encourage participants to be physically prepared for the activity. Nearly all hikes take place at elevations between 6,000'-7,500' with
      Mt. Eddy reaching 9,026' above sea level.

  • All dates are subject to route change in the event of adverse conditions.

    • June 20-22

    • June 27-29

    • July 25-27

    • August 15-17

    • Sept 12-14

  • $1295 per person

    INCLUDES

    • Professional instruction and guiding

    • meals as noted on the daily itinerary

    • 1 and 2-person tents

    • group cooking gear

    • group first aid kit

    • water filter

    • campsite and permit fees

    • transportation from our location in the town of Mt. Shasta to the trailhead and return.

The difference is in our guides

The Shasta Mountain Guides® staff is a diverse, skilled, and fun group of individuals. Their common bond is a pure passion for being in the mountains and sharing that desire with friends, both old and new. We strongly believe in providing the highest level of service and quality of experience while climbing Mt. Shasta and exploring the nearby Wilderness.

We are local professionals and are committed to your safety and enjoyment. SMG is the original guide service on Mt. Shasta and we are on the mountain daily. We specialize in Mount Shasta and the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. When you climb with us, your trip is supported by our collective experience and knowledge of the mountain. Our combined experience includes thousands of Shasta summits and many years spent on the mountain and hiking the area trails. Together we’ve explored all its’ routes during all conditions and seasons. Join us for a trip of your lifetime!