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
Kick-Butt Day in the Forest on Thursday
We cut 660 ft of trail with saws, loppers, and muscles Thur morning. Ted D, who lives in Oakland, was visiting friends in Redding and drove up to help us with the chainsawing (that’s the spirit!!). Thanks, Ted, Sarah, Steve, Rick,…
REMINDER: Workday tomorrow in Learning Zone to cut a new trail
Don’t forget: we’re meeting in the Nordic Center parking lot at 8:30 am tomorrow, Aug. 28. We’ll take a short walk (6-8 minutes) up Huckleberry Loop to create a 300-400 foot bypass trail to avoid a marshy section of trail. There…
Mission Possible at Castle/Heart Lakes
The mission yesterday, and we chose to accept it, was to finish blocking many of the alternate user trails to Heart Lake. So Bryson cut dead trees and the rest of us carried branches and logs to obstruct the many little…
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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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