When I first caught sight of it I was 50 miles away and afoot, alone and weary. Yet all my blood turned to wine, and I have not been weary since.
According to the Lonely Planet, the above quote was written by naturalist John Muir in 1874 about Mount Shasta (p 313 California Lonely Planet). It is referenced here to sway any misgivings you may have concerning our request that you travel so far to spend June 19th with us. We are confident that Mount Shasta's beauty, if not our's, will make the trek worth your while! We encourage you to make it a longer trip during which you may choose to relax in a spa, golf at the resort, lose yourself in the quaint town of Mt Shasta City, or even hike the extra 7000 feet from Bunny Flat to make it to the top of the great mountain; 14,162 feet above sea level; ... and even if you don't make it all the way to the top their are plenty of beautiful hikes and views to be seen along the way:)
The drive to Mount Shasta from the Bay Area is fairly easy; take I-80 East to I-505 North (via exit 56 for I-505 North/Orange Dr torward Winters/Redding/Nut Tree Rd). After 33 miles, you will merge onto I-5 North for approximately 180 miles. You will take exit 741 for Abrams Lake Road.
By Air:
There are a four primary airport options and all require a subsequent drive. I suspect that the easiest option for those traveling from the Midwest and East Coast will be to fly into Sacramento; even though the drive will be about 3 and 1/2 hours, you may be to find a direct flight to this airport. Alternatively, if you prefer a shorter drive and flights with connections, Redding will likely be the best option.
Airport Options:
- Redding Municipal Airport, CA; 68 miles south of Mount Shasta
- Medford Airport, OR; 88 miles north of Mount Shasta
- Sacramento International Airport, CA; 212 miles south of Mount Shasta
- San Francisco International Airport, CA; 286 miles south of Mount Shasta
