Mount Shasta
Mount Shasta is a 14,179 ft (4,322 m) stratovolcano in northern California, known for glaciers, alpine climbs, and year‑round outdoor recreation.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Western United States |
| Subregion | Pacific Northwest |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Siskiyou County |
| Timezone | AmericaLos Angeles |
| Latitude | 41.4091 |
| Longitude | -122.1944 |
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11:55 AM LOCAL TIMEMount Shasta rises 14,179 ft (4,322 m) in the southernmost segment of the Cascade Range and dominates the surrounding landscape. The mountain is a glaciated stratovolcano with permanent snowfields and several named glaciers; it sits within national forest lands and is a focal point for mountaineering, backcountry skiing, and multi‑day hikes. Popular approaches access high trailheads from the west and northwest, and routes range from strenuous non‑technical walks to steep, technical alpine climbs. Visually commanding and extensively photographed, Mount Shasta is also a hub for regional recreation — nearby towns provide services, while the mountain itself offers remote, high‑elevation terrain and changing weather that reward careful planning.
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