Welcome to the 7th annual Mount Shasta Trail Challenge!!
Gateway II is an on-going 2 million dollar 10 year project adding 46 miles of trail.
Volunteers from MSTA, SORA, and Bike Shasta contributed 1000’s of hours and if
you would like to help build or maintain trail just click any of the above links.
Be one of the first 100 participants to complete at least 6 trails
and earn a FREE 2025 Trail Challenge custom sticker sheet.
Gateway II trails are multi-use and all users must maintain control at all times.
Finishers receive a FREE alert bell for use when riding, hiking, biking, etc.
This program FREE courtesy of our generous sponsors and thoughtful donors.
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| Lollipop | A perfect little trail if you are just getting started hiking, need some fresh air, or just want a simple loop to watch the sunrise over Mount Shasta. This trail is very flat and accessible to those with mobility challenges. | MSTA Trail Guide AllTrails Guide |
| Castle Crags Vista Point | Very short hike with a great view payoff. Paved for wheelchairs but also great for kid strollers. If you get this done and are still looking for more trail action try the paved Root Creek trail from the same parking lot. Trained service animals are ok on this trail but otherwise no dogs. | AllTrails Guide State Park link |
| Kangaroo Lake | A short but special trail allowing full ADA access to the shoreline of a beautiful alpine lake. Please stay on the official trails on the lakeshore. If you’re looking for a longer hike check out nearby Fen Nature Trail that leads up to the Pacific Crest Trail. Long but paved seasonal access road. | KNF Kangaroo Lake Info w Map KNF Fen Trail |
| Lake Siskiyou Loop | Most sections are accessible year round. Dogs OK on leash. Very kid friendly right near Lake Siskiyou Resort amenities. Stunning views of Mount Shasta with the lake in the foreground. Includes ADA sections. Passes over Wagon Creek Bridge, Box Canyon Dam and a seasonal bridge. | MSTA Trail Guide AllTrails.com |
| Greenhorn Park Miners Humbug | Greenhorn Park has a multitude of trails to explore for hikers, bikers, and strollers. Try this loop or one that works for you. The birds around Greenhorn Reservoir and the remnants of mining activity are among this park’s many highlights. Dog friendly. Cell service good. | MSTA Trail Guide |
| Spring Hill | Accessible year round but may require snowshoes or spikes in icy conditions. Dogs OK on leash. Kids OK but it’s a pretty good climb for little legs. Views of the Shasta area and Mount Shasta including a social media ready “picture frame” spot cut out of the tree branches. | MSTA Trail Guide AllTrails.com |
| MX | An old favorite that flows with just a few jumps to build your skill. “Challenge” yourself by doing several loops using Forest Road 31 for the climb. This is a “downhill mountain bike preferred” trail whose nature and surface is unsafe for hikers or uphill riders. | MSTA Gateway Trail System Trail Guide TrailForks.com |
| Strawberry Valley | Only a year old but already a favorite “flowy” trail. Connecting Muir’s Ascension and Gateway trails this is a fun way up or down the mountain. This multi-user trail has good sightlines for safe multi-use. Bikers should yield to hikers and equestrians. Trails are Common Ground | MSTA Gateway Trail System Trail Guide TrailForks.com |
| Girard Ridge | The drive up to this trailhead is a bit steep and rough(low clearance 2wd not advised) but so worth it! Once there the trail rolls along the ridgeline. The Pacific Crest Trail intersection makes a convenient place to turn around. Castle Crags views are incredible and don’t miss the lookout tower! | MSTA Trail Guide AllTrails.com |
| Lemurian Delirium | A challenging flow trail that includes plenty of jumps and berms but not too technical. Access from McBride trailhead using Muir’s Ascension. This is a “downhill mountain bike preferred” trail whose nature and surface is unsafe for hikers or uphill riders. | MSTA Gateway Trail System Trail Guide TrailForks.com |
| McCloud River OR McCloud Falls | Park at the Upper McCloud Falls trailhead. Bike or hike upstream to Algoma Campground OR hike downstream to see 3 gorgeous waterfalls. The waterfall route includes a staircase, can be very busy and might not be conducive to bicycling. Both trails are gorgeous! | MSTA Falls Trail Guide TrailForks.com Upper McCloud |
| Sisson- Callahan | A National Recreation Trail that “winds through some of the most spectacular scenery in Northern California.” Featured is an out and back hike from Lake Siskiyou but mountain bikers can shuttle to Deadfall Meadows trailhead for a 5000’ descent! Mt Shasta Ranger Station has more info. | MSTA Trail Guide STNF Info |
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