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Created in 1989, MSTA provides inspiring outdoor experiences, advances appreciation of the beauty of the Mount Shasta area, and assists in educating the public in environmentally sound stewardship.

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.

Featured Hike: Castle Dome
Featured Trail: Spring Hill

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Latest News

Library/Sisson Meadow Cleanup

John HarchSeptember 14, 2019

This morning, a dozen community-minded folks showed up to remove the weeds and overgrown sweet pea behind the library and leading into Sisson Meadow. I miscalculated the size of the job, but we cut and slashed a huge amount of vegetation…

Hike to Rock Fence Lake — Saturday September 21, 2019

John SchuylerSeptember 13, 2019

The Mount Shasta Trail Association invites the public to join them on a moderate hike to one of the jewels of our area recently added to our national forest lands: Rock Fence Lake. This lake is in the Scott Mountains, just…

New MSTA Website

Adam HensonSeptember 1, 2019

Our site has a new look! If you’re a frequent visitor to the MSTA website, you may notice some things have changed today. Besides a new look and feel, we are revamping pages and updating our content. Today’s update includes changes…

Mount Shasta Library Cleanup – Sept. 14 at 9 AM

John HarchAugust 26, 2019

I’ve been avoiding this for some time, but recently forced myself to walk behind the MS Library to check out the growth of weeds, bushes, trees, etc. It looks like a jungle, and a huge fire hazard (see photos). It’s been…

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We create new trails in the Mount Shasta area, maintain existing ones, and help 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.