Lake Siskiyou Trail – Mount Shasta Trail Association

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025

Trail Challenge – Cool Hike and Walk with a Doc

The seasonal bridges just went up and the Lake Siskiyou Loop is a perfect trail for these hot temperatures. The 2025 Mount Shasta Trail Challenge once again features one of our favorite trails and it’s easy to see why. Stunning views of Lake Siskiyou and Mount Shasta. The iconic Wagon Creek bridge and Box Canyon Dam. Nearly a perfect 10k, 6.5 miles, around the lake. Several access points with plenty of parking. Dogs on leash are ok. Plenty of restrooms. Kids love this trail and can even pick up an ice cream at the Lake Siskiyou Resort. The trail is fairly flat and has many paved sections making it a great one for strollers and mobility devices.

If you’re waiting to dip your toe into the Trail Challenge, then we have an excellent opportunity for you next week. Dignity Health has recently started a “Walk with a Doc” series and the featured trail on July 16 is a 2 mile walk on the Lake Siskiyou Trail to the Wagon Creek Bridge. Here is a perfect opportunity to get your Trail Challenge off to a safe start. Yes, completing this shortened version of the Lake Siskiyou Loop checks this trail off your Trail Challenge Passport.

The Mount Shasta Trail Challenge is always FREE and you can get your passport and all the information you need right here.

June 4, 2025June 4, 2025

Trail Challenge Updates

June brings both challenges and opportunities to several 2025 Mount Shasta Trail Challenge trails. Don’t let these challenges hold you back! Take advantage of the opportunities!!

Greenhorn Park, including the Miners/Humbug Loop: CalFire is planning a prescribed burn June 2-13 which will affect the trail network. Wait until this work is done and then go to check out all it has to offer. There are hiking and biking trails, surprisingly lush lawns, and even fishing! This park is the gem of Yreka and was featured in a recent article: Link

Spring Hill Trail: On May 21st there was a 12-acre fire that burned up the Northwest aspect. Mount Shasta Police are asking trail users to avoid the area while it is being rehabilitated.

Kangaroo Lake Trail: Trail users just started reporting that the snow is mostly cleared and the trail is open. Nearby trails like the Fen Nature Trail and the PCT may still be impacted.

Siskiyou Lake Loop: The seasonal bridge is NOT yet in place due to heavy snow melt. You can of course do an out and back to check this one off your list.

Sisson Callahan Trail: Trail work led by the USFS is scheduled for June 7 which is National Trails Day. What an excellent opportunity to volunteer if you are unfamiliar with this trail. RSVP taylor.cole2@usda.gov

MX Trail: This little piece of trail will see a lot of action on June 14 and should be avoided. The Mount Shasta Gromduro youth mountain bike event would be fun to volunteer at https://youthmtbcollective.org/shasta-gromduro

August 15, 2023August 15, 2023

The Trail Challenge Can Be Cool

Need a break from the heat? Try the Lake Siskiyou Loop Trail on the Mount Shasta Trail Challenge! The seasonal bridges have just gone up after a wonderfully wet winter and it is now possible to hike or bike all the way around. The trail is fairly well shaded but still gives great views of the lake and Mt Shasta. The best part is you are never more than a minute from the waters edge. Click here for more information.

August 8, 2021August 8, 2021

New Map Kiosks on the Lake Siskiyou Trail

Exciting news! There are now 5 new maps installed on the two existing and 3 new kiosks at Lake Siskiyou. The maps have great information for all lake visitors to use for planning their outdoor adventures. Check them out the next time you are at Lake Siskiyou. Or, use this post as an excuse to get down to the Lake for a little outdoor fun!! Enjoy.