Can you die without walking? Journey to American National Parks (21) Mt. Shasta's Jewels - Lake Siskew Edition
Written by Sayaka Kato
Starting this time, I would like to share with you the charms of the Mount Shasta area, which I particularly love in California's natural beauty, by spots.
previously shared some hiking information about the Mount Shasta area , and this time I'd like to introduce some of the power spots that can be considered Shasta's gems, and can be enjoyed.
Mount Shasta is a sacred mountain in Northern California, close to Oregon.
For more information about this area and more about major trekking courses, please see the article below in the "American National Park Series 14 and 16."
Related articles about Mount Shasta
How to get there
- It takes about 5 hours to drive north on I-5 from San Francisco. Approximately 245 miles (392km) in a straight line
- It's 3.5 hours from Sacramento. Also drive north on I-5
- The airport near Shasta is about an hour and a half (by I-5) by car from Reading in the south or Medford Airport on the north side, entering Oregon.
The area is centered around Mount Shasta, with many forests, mountains, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, caves, and many other viewpoints and spots that we can easily access.
Mount Shasta is also famous for its beautiful water. Shasta's melted snowwater soaks into the ground, filtering over the years, and then flows through the process of repeating its minerals and then flowing out onto the ground.
For this reason, Shasta water, including tap water, is really clear and delicious! Of course, tap water can be drunk as is.
You can see that the quality of your skin and hair changes even after taking a shower with Shasta water!
It's a joke, but it's true. Her skin is smooth and her hair is smooth lol! It's truly magic water. The Shasta area allows you to feel the bounty of nature on your skin. Let's take a look and feel the mystery of nature even more.
Recommended spots #1: Lake Siskiyou
This beautiful lake is easy to get to in just 10 minutes by car from downtown Shasta's heart.
It is a lake with a dam flowing out of the Sacramento River, and is an essential part of the lives of local residents. In the summer, many people are also very active in water activities, such as swimming, paddling, kayaking and canoeing. The water is also an artificial lake, so it's not too cold and feels very comfortable.
There is a trail that runs approximately 7.3 miles (11,68km) per round, and you can also walk. The vast lakeside, 1,700,000 m2 (170 hectares), is surrounded by large pine trees, and each spot offers a beautiful view.
There are parking lots on the north, south shore, campsites, etc., and are accessible by car. Among them, our recommended views from Cable Beach Parking & Trailhead (see Lake Siskew Map).
From here, you can see Mount Shasta on sunny days, making it a very picturesque.
Lake Siskew has a different beauty in the early morning, during the day, and in the evening, and there are fewer people in the early morning, especially in the early hours, and there is also a chance that you will meet animals such as deer! It is also recommended to wake up early while taking a walk.
Below is a photo from Lake Siskew Cable Beach Parking & Trailhead from early morning to sunrise.
When the wind stops, the surrounding scenery appears on the lake, making it very mysterious. Please come and visit a very beautiful place of relaxation that is easy to visit.
Notes regarding the spread of COVID-19
As of May 2021, various countries are likely to experience a variety of situations, including entry restrictions due to the strengthening of quarantine systems, restrictions on admission to national parks, and restrictions on travel within the country. These conditions may change without notice, so when traveling, be sure to obtain local information such as embassies and consulates of each country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' overseas safety website (infectious disease risk information) and national park websites, and check the information about the transfer location, the countries where you plan to travel, and the area around the destinations you plan to visit before making any effort to plan and take reasonable steps.
Kato Sayaka
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