The panoramic views from the summit of Mt. Eddy are well worth the 9.4-mile round-trip hike. Mt. Shasta can be seen to the east, Mt. McLaughlin in Oregon to the north and the Trinity Alps, Castle Crags and Mt. Lassen to the south. At just over 9,000 feet, it is the highest point in Trinity County. Make sure to bring water, since none is available at the trailhead. However, … [Read more...]
#86 – Pluto’s Cave
The majestic grandeur and almost other-worldly presence of Mt. Shasta have inspired countless fantastic tales, including some about an underground city located beneath the mountain and populated by a species of wee folk called Lemurians. Access to this fabulous city is said to be, as one would expect, through caves, although exactly which cave and where it is located is a … [Read more...]
#76 – Snowmobiling
See some of the most pristine, wild and visually stunning winter scenery in Northern California from a snowmobile. There are four snowmobile parks in Siskiyou County, all with warming huts, restrooms, loading ramps and parking areas. An extensive trail system connects the four parks, with 260 miles of groomed and well maintained trails, and countless other unmarked, natural … [Read more...]