Included: An experienced, local woman backpacking guide with extensive knowledge of the area 3-day backpacking trip on the Pacific Crest Trail by Mount Shasta (3 days of hiking) Accommodation for 2 nights in two-person tents at camps near alpine lakes (double occupancy) Professional instruction and guiding throughout Group cooking gear, group first aid kit, and a water filter Campsite and permit fees Round-trip transportation from the guides’ location in the town of Mt. Shasta to the trailhead and back Not included: Transportation to California Accommodation before and after the trip in the town of Mount Shasta Meals Personal backpacking gear and clothing Anything not mentioned in the ‘Included’ section above Insurance — recommended, available at checkout Guide gratuities — optional

How fit do I need to be?

In order to join this PCT Mount Shasta backpacking tour for women, good fitness is required, though no previous backpacking experience is needed . The most you’ll hike within a day is up to 7 mi (11.3 km) , carrying your own pack weighing 35 to 40 lb (16-18 kg) over varied terrain. Nearly all of the hiking happens at elevations between 6,500 and 7,500 ft (1,981-2,286 m) , and the optional ascent of Mount Eddy tops out at 9,026 ft (2,751 m) , so the thinner air will make the effort feel bigger than it would at sea level. Your guides strongly encourage following a training regimen in the months before the trip, since your overall fitness is what will make the days enjoyable rather than a grind. Walking with a loaded pack on hills is the best preparation you can do. Want to see what else is there in the area? Discover our collection of hiking adventures in the USA !

What do I need to bring?

Tents, group cooking gear, the group first aid kit, and a water filter are provided, so your packing list covers personal gear and clothing. Backpacking gear: Backpacking pack big enough for three days of gear (roughly 50-65L) Sleeping bag rated for cool mountain nights Sleeping pad Water bottles or hydration bladder (2L total capacity) Headlamp with spare batteries Hiking poles (optional, helpful with a loaded pack) Bowl, mug, and spork Trail snacks you like Clothing & footwear: Broken-in hiking boots or sturdy trail shoes Hiking socks plus spares Hiking pants or shorts Base layer top, plus a warm mid-layer fleece or puffy for evenings Waterproof rain jacket Warm hat and light gloves Sunhat and sunglasses Camp clothes and something comfortable to sleep in Other: Toiletries, including sunscreen, lip balm, hand sanitizer, and bug spray Personal medications and any blister care you rely on Trash bag for packing out your waste Camera (optional, but recommended) Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and pricing: This PCT Mount Shasta backpacking tour runs on set departure dates with a small group of women, guided by female guides. The maximum group size is set at 10 participants. PCT Mount Shasta backpacking tours for women can be arranged for larger groups — contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements: If you are older than 18 , you’re good to go. Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the backpacking trip on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian. If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Getting there and meeting location

The starting point of your PCT Mount Shasta backpacking tour for women is the town of Mount Shasta, California . To get there, most people fly into Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) or Sacramento International Airport (SMF) . From there, you can rent a car to reach Mount Shasta. You will meet your guides at in the town of Mt. Shasta , and transportation from there to the trailhead and back at the end of the trip is included.

Safety measures and insurance

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout. Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

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Three hikers with backpacks and trekking poles pause on a rocky trail beside conifers on a sunny slope in Mount Shasta

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Women’s Backpacking on the Pacific Crest Trail: 3 Days by Mount Shasta

Name: Women’s PCT Backpacking Tour Near Mount Shasta
Brand: 57hours
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Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

3 days | Moderate | 5.00

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The Pacific Crest Trail runs 4,265 km (2,650 mi) up the west coast, and the stretch we walk near Mount Shasta is one of its prettiest: open ridgelines, mountain meadows, and alpine lakes clear enough to see the bottom, with Shasta itself filling the horizon. Over three days, we hike 6 to 11 km (4 to 7 mi) a day, set up camp by the water, and leave plenty of time to swim, nap, or just sit. Nights bring hot cocoa and a sky absolutely packed with stars. This is a great fit if you’ve never carried a pack before, want to sharpen your backcountry skills, or are curious what thru-hiking life feels like. You don’t need any experience, just a good level of fitness and a sense of adventure, and your guides will take care of the rest.

Tailer

AIARE I-II; WFR; AMGA Alpine Skills Course, AMGA SPI Certification

Adventure Highlights

Designed for women, guided by women: Your women guides teach wilderness travel skills and share the geology, plants, and history of the land as we walk
A real taste of thru-hiker life: Walk a remote, scenic stretch of the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail without needing months off work
Camps by alpine lakes: Two-person tents, group cooking gear, and shuttles from the town of Mt. Shasta are all sorted for you

Duration

3 days

Season

July through September

Group size

Up to 10 people

The adventure, day by day

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Three days, two nights, a small group of women, and female guides the whole way. The rhythm is loose and friendly. We meet in the town of Mt. Shasta, shuttle to the trailhead together, and hike in to our first camp near a lake. Day two is the heart of the trip: ridgelines, meadows, and more alpine water, mostly between 6,500 and 7,500 ft (1,981-2,286 m), carrying packs of 35 to 40 lb (16-18 kg). On the last morning, there's an optional climb of Mount Eddy at 9,026 ft (2,751 m), the highest of the Klamath Mountains, before we hike out and shuttle back to town. Tents, group cooking gear, first aid kit, water filter, and permits are all included.

Day 1: Meet in Mt. Shasta, shuttle to the trailhead, and hike to camp

Hikers resting on a large fallen log among pine trees, with backpacks nearby and mountains behind in Mount Shasta

We gather at our location in the town of Mt. Shasta, sort gear, and shoulder our packs before the shuttle ride out to the trailhead. From there, we step onto the Pacific Crest Trail and start hiking toward our first camp near an alpine lake, taking it at a pace that lets everyone settle into the weight of a full pack. Your guides share tips on pacing, footcare, and camp routine along the way, and once we arrive we set up our two-person tents and get dinner going. With Mount Shasta on the horizon and no one else around, there’s time to relax before the stars come out and the hot cocoa gets poured.

Distance: 4-7 mi (6.4-11.3 km)
Accommodation: Two-person tents at camp near an alpine lake

Day 2: Ridgelines, meadows, and alpine lakes along the PCT

Three hikers with trekking poles and backpacks climb a rocky slope above a forested valley and dark lake in Mount Shasta

Today is pure trail time. We follow the PCT through mountain meadows, out along open ridgelines, and past the shores of clear alpine lakes, mostly holding between 6,500 and 7,500 ft (1,981-2,286 m). This is the part where you start to see the world the way a thru-hiker does, with long views in every direction and Mount Shasta looming over it all. Your guides talk through the plants, animals, geology, and history of this country as we go, and answer anything you’ve been wondering about wilderness travel. We reach camp with plenty of daylight left for swimming, napping, or just sitting by the water, then share dinner under another big sky.

Distance: 4-7 mi (6.4-11.3 km)
Accommodation: Two-person tents at camp near an alpine lake

Day 3: Optional ascent of Mount Eddy, then hike out and return to town

Hikers with backpacks walk a forest trail toward a view of distant blue mountain ridges under clear sky in Mount Shasta

Those who feel like one more challenge can join the optional climb of Mount Eddy, at 9,026 ft (2,751 m) the highest summit in the Klamath Mountains, with Shasta filling the view across the valley. Afterwards we break camp, pack up, and hike back along the trail to the trailhead, swapping stories from the past three days. The shuttle takes us back to the town of Mt. Shasta, where the trip wraps up with clean clothes, cold drinks, and a group that doesn’t feel much like strangers anymore. If you’re staying on, your guides can point you toward places to eat and rest in town.

Distance: 4-7 mi (6.4-11.3 km)

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Group of people sitting with hot drinks around a rock fire ring in a sunlit conifer forest in Mount Shasta

Backpackers with loaded packs hiking a dry, rocky mountain slope toward forested ridges under clear sky in Mount Shasta

Lodging & food

Camping near alpine lakes

Swimmers in a green mountain lake with rippling rings, forested rocky slope and a dead conifer in front in Mount Shasta

Home each night is a camp set near the shores of a gemlike alpine lake, with Mount Shasta on the horizon and very little else around. We sleep in two-person tents, which are provided along with group cooking gear, a group first aid kit, and a water filter, so your pack carries only what you need. Afternoons are deliberately unhurried, leaving time to swim, nap, or just sit by the water and watch the light change. Once the sun drops, we gather for hot cocoa under a sky absolutely packed with stars, far from any town glow. Campsite and permit fees are included, so there’s nothing to sort out on the trail.

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Women’s Backpacking on the Pacific Crest Trail: 3 Days by Mount Shasta

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Meet your guides

Seasoned pros, local legends, and passionate adventurers—your trip is in the best hands.

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Tailer

AIARE I-II; WFR; AMGA Alpine Skills Course, AMGA SPI Certification

Tailer guides our mountaineering trips, glacier seminars, and our backpacking program. Tailer is also an avid snowboarder, surfer, long-distance backpacker, and rock climber, and can when not in the mountains be found at beaches from CA to Costa Rica. Tailer’s always positive attitude, and infectious enthusiasm, help make any trip with her a fun one.

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Jenn

EMT, WFR, AIARE -III, LNT

Jenn, a California native, began climbing in the early 90’s in the Sierra Nevada and Yosemite Valley with her brother. Her love of the mountains led her to start guiding on Mt. Shasta in 1998, she has summited over 50 times. In 2003 she and Chris became owners of an outdoor travel company, and is involved in the daily operations of the company. “I am drawn to the Mountains by the joy, exhilaration and serenity I experience in wild terrain. Sharing that experience with others is why I started guiding.”

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Jenna

AIARE I, OEC

Born and raised in Mt. Shasta City, Jenna has been scrambling on the flanks of Mt. Shasta as long as she can remember. After a few years of international travel, exploring the mountains of the Pacific Northwest, and completing her B.S. in Philosophy from Portland State University, she returned to the mountain town to live her dream lifestyle. Jenna spends her winters as a ski patroller at Mt. Shasta Ski Park, is an avid backcountry skier and snowboarder, and coaches the Mt Shasta High School Ski and Snowboard team. When not on the mountain, you’ll likely find her mountain biking, or building world class mountain bike trails in the greater region. Jenna holds AIARE Level 1 and Wilderness First Responder.

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Katie

Avalanche: AIARE I-II, National Avalanche School, AAI Pro 1; OEC, EMT; AMGA Alpine Skills; LNT

Katie is a native Vermonter, but moved out west to pursue a career in the outdoor industry. Growing up around the ski industry Katie has always had a strong passion for the mountains. After college she settled in Lake Tahoe, CA where she ski patrolled for 10 years at Kirkwood Resort. This past season Katie moved to Colorado to learn about a new mountain range and a continental snowpack, getting a job as an advanced ski patroller at Crested Butte. Wanting to combine her passion for the outdoors and climbing mountains with her love of working with and teaching people she decided to try out mountain guiding to compliment her winter patrolling work. Katie is incredibly passionate about the outdoors in her personal life, but is equally motivated to teach others and help share that joy and passion for the mountains with people eager to tap into the climbing world.

What others say about this adventure

5.00 (2 reviews)

Gina E.

Fantastic experience!! Ashley, our guide was outstanding!! She is so knowledgeable and encouraging. She brought a great vibe to the experience. The vegetarian food options provided were great. I really appreciated the thoughtful planning and excellent food preparation. It was my first backpacking trip, but with what I learned from Ashley and what a great experience it was, I know I’ll be doing more backpacking.

Ashley D.

We had a truly fantastic experience with these guides from start to finish. Excellent pre-trip communication, thoughtful itinerary and top notch guides. We couldn’t; have asked for better than Lael, Cooper and Sean, and working with Chris was also a delight. They will make sure you are prepared, they will talk you through every step, and they will help you make the decisions that will be the best for you and your group. Thank you for making this trip to a special place even more spectacular.

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Things to know

Included:
- - An experienced, local woman backpacking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  - 3-day backpacking trip on the Pacific Crest Trail by Mount Shasta (3 days of hiking)
  - Accommodation for 2 nights in two-person tents at camps near alpine lakes (double occupancy)
  - Professional instruction and guiding throughout
  - Group cooking gear, group first aid kit, and a water filter
  - Campsite and permit fees
  - Round-trip transportation from the guides’ location in the town of Mt. Shasta to the trailhead and back
Not included:
- - Transportation to California
  - Accommodation before and after the trip in the town of Mount Shasta
  - Meals
  - Personal backpacking gear and clothing
  - Anything not mentioned in the ‘Included’ section above
  - Insurance — recommended, available at checkout
  - Guide gratuities — optional
In order to join this PCT Mount Shasta backpacking tour for women, good fitness is required, though no previous backpacking experience is needed. The most you’ll hike within a day is up to 7 mi (11.3 km), carrying your own pack weighing 35 to 40 lb (16-18 kg) over varied terrain.

Nearly all of the hiking happens at elevations between 6,500 and 7,500 ft (1,981-2,286 m), and the optional ascent of Mount Eddy tops out at 9,026 ft (2,751 m), so the thinner air will make the effort feel bigger than it would at sea level. Your guides strongly encourage following a training regimen in the months before the trip, since your overall fitness is what will make the days enjoyable rather than a grind. Walking with a loaded pack on hills is the best preparation you can do.

Want to see what else is there in the area? Discover our collection of hiking adventures in the USA!
Tents, group cooking gear, the group first aid kit, and a water filter are provided, so your packing list covers personal gear and clothing.

Backpacking gear:
- - Backpacking pack big enough for three days of gear (roughly 50-65L)
  - Sleeping bag rated for cool mountain nights
  - Sleeping pad
  - Water bottles or hydration bladder (2L total capacity)
  - Headlamp with spare batteries
  - Hiking poles (optional, helpful with a loaded pack)
  - Bowl, mug, and spork
  - Trail snacks you like
Clothing & footwear:
- - Broken-in hiking boots or sturdy trail shoes
  - Hiking socks plus spares
  - Hiking pants or shorts
  - Base layer top, plus a warm mid-layer fleece or puffy for evenings
  - Waterproof rain jacket
  - Warm hat and light gloves
  - Sunhat and sunglasses
  - Camp clothes and something comfortable to sleep in
Other:
- - Toiletries, including sunscreen, lip balm, hand sanitizer, and bug spray
  - Personal medications and any blister care you rely on
  - Trash bag for packing out your waste
  - Camera (optional, but recommended)
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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Group sizes and pricing:
- - This PCT Mount Shasta backpacking tour runs on set departure dates with a small group of women, guided by female guides.
  - The maximum group size is set at 10 participants.
  - PCT Mount Shasta backpacking tours for women can be arranged for larger groups — contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the backpacking trip on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
  - If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The starting point of your PCT Mount Shasta backpacking tour for women is the town of Mount Shasta, California. To get there, most people fly into Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) or Sacramento International Airport (SMF). From there, you can rent a car to reach Mount Shasta.

You will meet your guides at in the town of Mt. Shasta, and transportation from there to the trailhead and back at the end of the trip is included.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.
Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
- If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
- If canceled 60 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
- If canceled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
- Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48 hours grace period.

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