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.
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It’s that time of year again! Giving Tuesday is getting near, and early giving is now open. This is an opportunity to donate and support the critical work of stewardship, advocacy, conservation and trail building that goes on throughout the year.
Thank you as always for your support!
Visit the following page to donate and learn more:
https://www.northstategives.org/Mount-Shasta-Trail-Association
Belated Post on Trail Crew Leader Training Last Saturday
Last Saturday, Taylor and Alex (US Forest Service) hosted/organized a field training session for trail crew leaders. They reviewed safety, tools, and various techniques for repairing/maintaining trails. The group addressed an erosion issue in a drainage on the partially built Cosmic…
Tread Work on GW/Moon Doggie Yesterday
Eight of us showed up to reverse Nature’s rough treatment of the trails. To correct the drainage-created channels on the roadway and GW Trail, we cut two drainage features in the road and then fashioned two “rolling dips” with drains on…
First Trail Workday of Spring- Thursday, April 23 at 3 pm
The recent rains have eroded a segment of the Gateway Trail where it intersects the bottom of Moon Doggie. We want to fix it and we’re trying a new format with an afternoon, weekday time. Let’s meet at the Gateway Trailhead…
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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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