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  • We meet in the town of Mt. Shasta, shuttle out to the trailhead, and spend three days moving at a backpacker's pace, covering 4 to 6 mi (6.4-9.7 km) a day with everything we need on our backs. Most of the hiking sits between 6,000 and 7,500 ft (1,830-2,290 m), with modest gain and loss along the way. Nights are spent in 1 and 2-person tents at lakeshore campsites, cooking with shared group gear. The final morning brings an optional climb of Mount Eddy at 9,026 ft (2,751 m) before we hike out and shuttle back to town.

    • We gather at our shop in the town of Mt. Shasta. We’ll meet the group and your guides, and run through packs and gear before the shuttle drops us at the trailhead. From there, we step onto the Pacific Crest Trail and settle into a steady walking rhythm, carrying our own packs of 35 to 40 lb (16-18 kg). The grades here are gentle, so there’s plenty of time to talk through pacing, footcare, and the little tricks that make carrying a pack feel easier. Beuatiful views of Mt. Shasta and mature forests are the highlights. By afternoon we reach camp, pitch the tents, and get the stoves going while your guides share what life looks like for thru-hikers passing through this stretch of northern California.

      Distance: 4 to 6 mi (6.4-9.7 km)
      Accommodation: 1 and 2-person tents at our campsite

      Backpacker with green pack and trekking poles hiking a dry, rocky slope toward forested ridges in Mount Shasta

    • Today is all about walking. We pack up and continue along the PCT, moving mostly between 6,000 and 7,500 ft (1,830-2,290 m) with little elevation gain or loss, which keeps the day friendly even with a full pack. Your guides use the miles to build on backpacking skills, from water filtering to campsite selection, and to point out what makes this corner of the Shasta-Trinity country so quiet. We finish at a lakeshore camp, where there’s time to swim, wander, or simply sit and watch the light change before dinner and an early night under the stars.

      Distance: 4 to 6 mi (6.4-9.7 km)
      Accommodation: 1 and 2-person tents at a lakeshore campsite

      Hikers with backpacks walk across a rocky, open summit ridge above forested mountain valleys in Mount Shasta

    • For anyone keen, the trip finishes with an optional climb of Mount Eddy at 9,026 ft (2,751 m), the tallest of the Klamath Mountains. It’s a steady effort, and the view from the top takes in Mount Shasta standing alone across the valley. After soaking it in, we drop back to the trail and hike out to the trailhead, where our shuttle is waiting to bring us back to the town of Mt. Shasta. Expect sore shoulders, good stories, and the quiet satisfaction that comes from three days of carrying everything you need on your back.

      Distance: 4 to 6 mi (6.4-9.7 km)
      Summit: Mount Eddy, 9,026 ft (2,751 m), optional
      Elevation: Mount Eddy summit: 9,026 ft (2,751 m)

      Snow-capped volcano peak rising above haze, seen past a forested ridge and rocky gravel slope in Mount Shasta

    • Included:

        • An experienced, local backpacking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
        • 3-day backpacking trip on the Pacific Crest Trail near Mount Shasta (3 days of hiking)
        • Professional instruction and guiding throughout the trip
        • Accommodation for 2 nights in 1 and 2-person tents at lakeshore campsites
        • Group cooking gear, group first aid kit, and a water filter
        • Campsite and permit fees
        • Transportation from the guides’ location in the town of Mt. Shasta to the trailhead and back

      Not included:

        • Transportation to California
        • Personal backpacking gear and clothing
        • Meals
        • 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, good fitness is required, though no previous backpacking experience is needed. The most you’ll hike within a day is up to 6 mi (9.7 km) over varied terrain, carrying your own pack weighing 35 to 40 lb (16-18 kg).

      Elevation gain and loss on this stretch of the PCT is minimal, which is what makes it friendly to backpackers of all levels. What you should prepare for is the altitude: nearly all the hiking happens between 6,000 ft and 7,500 ft (1,830-2,290 m), and the optional ascent of Mount Eddy tops out at 9,026 ft (2,751 m). The fitter you arrive, the more you’ll enjoy every day of it, so some hiking with a loaded pack beforehand goes a long way.

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    • 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, and your guides scale the guiding team to the number of people booked.
        • The maximum group size is set at 10 participants.
        •  PCT Mount Shasta backpacking tours 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 is in the town of Mt. Shasta, California. To get there, most people fly into Sacramento International Airport (SMF). From there, you rent a car to reach Mt. Shasta.

      You will meet your guides 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.

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