Created in 1989, Mount Shasta Trail Association provides inspiring outdoor experiences, advances appreciation of the beauty of the Mount Shasta area, and assists in educating the public in environmentally sound stewardship.
MSTA is a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation. We build trails, advocate for more access to trails and trail protection, and work to conserve the natural beauty of our area. In addition, we offer a selection of resources to aid newcomers and experienced hikers alike.
Latest News
2025 Trail Challenge – Vista Point Trail
The Mount Shasta area has so many great parks and trails it’s easy to forget how lucky we are! See this link for an article comparing the Castle Crags to the Italian Dolomites!! As luck would have it, we feature the…
Saturday at the Heart Lake Trail
Seventeen of us who love the Heart Lake Trail pitched in Saturday morning to cut back brush, obliterate excess user trails, and define the true trail. Bryson Schreder was a monster with his chainsaw, cutting down dead trees to block the…
Reminder: Heart Lake Trail work tomorrow morning
If you love the Heart Lake Trail, come help us improve it tomorrow morning at 8:30 in the Castle Lake parking lot. Don’t be a slacker and leave it to others. This is a super-cool place to do trail work. See…
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Mount Shasta Trail Association creates new trails in the Mount Shasta area, maintains existing ones, and helps conserve the natural resources that make these trails such an attraction. We also advocate for preserving and expanding access to local hiking, biking and equestrian trails.
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