Mt Shashta - Weather and the Plan

Weather Forecast

Temperature will be in 40s and 30s as we climb above 11K. Winds of 10-15mph. 

Weather Forecast at 11K feet.

The Plan

According to the topo map below. 

• The first day is a 3.05 mile hike starting at Clear Creek Trail Head (6520ft) and ending at Main camp at the Springs (8480ft). This would be an elevation gain of 1960 ft.

• The second day should be a 3 mile hike up to the summit (14162ft). This would be an elevation gain of 5682 ft. 

• Second day will be early morning alpine start: 3:00 am - 4:00 am. 

• Expecting 5-8 hours to summit.  

• 3-4 hours to hike back to High Camp . 

• Then about 1.5 - 2 hrs to trailhead.

• Back to the Office by Approx- 6:00 - 7:00 pm.

Topo Map Link