Ed & Gloria’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Castle Lake Trail
A beautiful and peaceful lake.
Once you are at Castle Lake you can hike up to Heart Lake for a spectacular view and a dip in the lake on a warm day.
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Heart Lake
Once you are at Castle Lake you can hike up to Heart Lake for a spectacular view and a dip in the lake on a warm day.
You can drive up to the old ski park parking lot in the summer and fall for a spectacular view. Hiking trails for those who enjoy hiking. In the winter you can get to Bunny Flat for snow shoeing, cross country skiing and snowmobiling.
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Mount Shasta
You can drive up to the old ski park parking lot in the summer and fall for a spectacular view. Hiking trails for those who enjoy hiking. In the winter you can get to Bunny Flat for snow shoeing, cross country skiing and snowmobiling.
Lake Siskiyou has a great hiking trail around the lake. You can enjoy fishing for bass and rainbow trout, or water sports on the lake like kayaking, paddle boarding and boating (10 mph speed limit)
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Lake Siskiyou
Lake Siskiyou has a great hiking trail around the lake. You can enjoy fishing for bass and rainbow trout, or water sports on the lake like kayaking, paddle boarding and boating (10 mph speed limit)
Most people don’t know that Medicine Lake Volcano is the largest volcano (by volume) in the Cascade Range. A shield volcano, rising 3,900 feet above the Modoc Plateau to an elevation of 7,795 feet, it was formed gradually by lava flows from several small, gentle eruptions. Medicine Lake fills the caldera in the summit area of the volcano and provides great fishing, camping, hiking, boating, and swimming in the summer months.
Several rim volcanoes, including Mt. Hoffman, Medicine Mountain, Badger Peak, Grouse Hill, Red Shale Butte, Glass Mountain, and Lyons Peak now surround the lake. Of these, Glass Mountain is the most impressive. Named for the smooth, black, glass-like obsidian flow that covers the mountainside, it’s where Native Americans used to “shop” for sharp stones for tool and weapon making. Please note that, as with all historic and pre-historic artifacts on public lands, law prohibits removing any obsidian in the Medicine Lake area.
WHERE: From Weed, head south on I-5 CA-89 for 38 miles to Harris Spring Rd/Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway. From there, take Medicine Lake Rd, 35 miles to the lake
Glass Mountain
Most people don’t know that Medicine Lake Volcano is the largest volcano (by volume) in the Cascade Range. A shield volcano, rising 3,900 feet above the Modoc Plateau to an elevation of 7,795 feet, it was formed gradually by lava flows from several small, gentle eruptions. Medicine Lake fills the caldera in the summit area of the volcano and provides great fishing, camping, hiking, boating, and swimming in the summer months.
Several rim volcanoes, including Mt. Hoffman, Medicine Mountain, Badger Peak, Grouse Hill, Red Shale Butte, Glass Mountain, and Lyons Peak now surround the lake. Of these, Glass Mountain is the most impressive. Named for the smooth, black, glass-like obsidian flow that covers the mountainside, it’s where Native Americans used to “shop” for sharp stones for tool and weapon making. Please note that, as with all historic and pre-historic artifacts on public lands, law prohibits removing any obsidian in the Medicine Lake area.
WHERE: From Weed, head south on I-5 CA-89 for 38 miles to Harris Spring Rd/Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway. From there, take Medicine Lake Rd, 35 miles to the lake
You can either drive to each fall or start at the Lower Fall and hike up to the other two falls.
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Frazier Falls
You can either drive to each fall or start at the Lower Fall and hike up to the other two falls.
Mossbrae Falls is a waterfall flowing into the Sacramento River, in the Shasta Cascade area in Dunsmuir, California. The falls are located just south of the lower portion of Shasta Springs. Access to the falls via a mile-long hiking trail on the Union Pacific Railroad tracks is currently closed, as Union Pacific and the City of Dunsmuir figure out a safer route to the falls.
They are currently building a new access route to be completed by summer 2020.
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Mossbrae Falls
Mossbrae Falls is a waterfall flowing into the Sacramento River, in the Shasta Cascade area in Dunsmuir, California. The falls are located just south of the lower portion of Shasta Springs. Access to the falls via a mile-long hiking trail on the Union Pacific Railroad tracks is currently closed, as Union Pacific and the City of Dunsmuir figure out a safer route to the falls.
They are currently building a new access route to be completed by summer 2020.
Hedge Creek Falls is a waterfall on Hedge Creek, in the Shasta Cascade area in Dunsmuir, California. There is a small cave located behind the waterfall, allowing visitors to walk behind the cascading water.[1] Shortly after the waterfall, hedge creek flows into the Sacramento River south of Mossbrae Falls. There is a viewing platform over the river, with a view of Mount Shasta. Access to the waterfall and viewing platform is via a short hiking trail. The trail starts at a small park off the Dunsmuir Ave/Siskiyou Ave exit on Interstate 5.[2] The waterfall is 0.2 miles (0.32 km) down Hedge Creek Falls Trail.[3] The close proximity to Interstate 5, makes the waterfall a very popular stopping point for passing motorists.
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Hedge Creek Falls
4131 Dunsmuir AveHedge Creek Falls is a waterfall on Hedge Creek, in the Shasta Cascade area in Dunsmuir, California. There is a small cave located behind the waterfall, allowing visitors to walk behind the cascading water.[1] Shortly after the waterfall, hedge creek flows into the Sacramento River south of Mossbrae Falls. There is a viewing platform over the river, with a view of Mount Shasta. Access to the waterfall and viewing platform is via a short hiking trail. The trail starts at a small park off the Dunsmuir Ave/Siskiyou Ave exit on Interstate 5.[2] The waterfall is 0.2 miles (0.32 km) down Hedge Creek Falls Trail.[3] The close proximity to Interstate 5, makes the waterfall a very popular stopping point for passing motorists.
Gumboot Lake
Hiking area (Pacific Crest Trail) and fishing
Back in 1988 a group of veterans in Northern California got together and founded the Living Memorial Sculpture Garden. The veterans convinced the U.S. Park Service to help them honor those who have served in the nation’s armed forces by turning over 136 acres of land to be used for the Garden on the northwestern slope of Mt Shasta in Siskiyou County, California, not far south of the Oregon border.
The Garden, which today is sponsored and maintained by the Kiwanis Club of Weed/Lake Shastina, has been planted with tens of thousands of trees to honor those who have perished in the nation’s wars. Enhancing the site is the sculpture garden itself, the work of Dennis Smith, a former Marine who served with Bravo Company, 1/26 in Vietnam during the Siege of Khe Sanh.
“The sculptures at the Living Memorial Sculpture Garden are beautiful depictions of the human form as we might view it: engaged in war and yet at the same time reacting to the atrocities of war, or suffering from the aftermath, ” the documentary filmmaker Ken Rodgers wrote recently after paying a visit to his fellow Khe Sanh veteran at the Garden.
“They are thought-provoking, expressive, and evocative of something more difficult to discover, the ‘why’ of war and it’s aftermath.”
The wall is in honor of local Veterans. If you look on the backside of the left wing, you can find our names, Arnold Harris USMC & Gloria Gordon USN.
Living Memorial Sculpture
16515 US-97Back in 1988 a group of veterans in Northern California got together and founded the Living Memorial Sculpture Garden. The veterans convinced the U.S. Park Service to help them honor those who have served in the nation’s armed forces by turning over 136 acres of land to be used for the Garden on the northwestern slope of Mt Shasta in Siskiyou County, California, not far south of the Oregon border.
The Garden, which today is sponsored and maintained by the Kiwanis Club of Weed/Lake Shastina, has been planted with tens of thousands of trees to honor those who have perished in the nation’s wars. Enhancing the site is the sculpture garden itself, the work of Dennis Smith, a former Marine who served with Bravo Company, 1/26 in Vietnam during the Siege of Khe Sanh.
“The sculptures at the Living Memorial Sculpture Garden are beautiful depictions of the human form as we might view it: engaged in war and yet at the same time reacting to the atrocities of war, or suffering from the aftermath, ” the documentary filmmaker Ken Rodgers wrote recently after paying a visit to his fellow Khe Sanh veteran at the Garden.
“They are thought-provoking, expressive, and evocative of something more difficult to discover, the ‘why’ of war and it’s aftermath.”
The wall is in honor of local Veterans. If you look on the backside of the left wing, you can find our names, Arnold Harris USMC & Gloria Gordon USN.
Parque Estatal Castle Crags
20022 Castle Creek RdFood scene
A Train Themed Restaurant in Dunsmuir, CA
The Dining Car Restaurant is one of the most interesting restaurants in Dunsmuir, CA. Built inside authentic, vintage railroad cars, the restaurant is a museum itself. Inside its antique cars is an atmosphere steeped in nostalgia. Antique hand tools, gauges, pictures, signals and other artifacts recall the glory days of railroading in the west and specifically the Dunsmuir and McCloud area.
Above the bar is a hand built scale replica of the Southern Pacific Cascade, which once plied the rails between San Francisco and Portland. Enjoy your favorite cocktail or a specialty drink like the Orange Blossom Special. In the warmer months, relax on our patio deck and gaze up at the view of Castle Crags. The Dining Car Restaurant offers an experience unlike other restaurants in Dunsmuir, CA.
Our dinner menu features exquisite steaks, seafood, fish, chicken and pasta dishes. Prime rib is offered on Friday and Saturday while it lasts. The breakfast menu is full of classic breakfast dishes and cocktails like bloody marys and mimosas.
Reservations are recommended for Dinner. All aboard for a great dining experience at our restaurant in Dunsmuir, CA.
OPEN 7 Days a week!
Breakfast 8am to 11am
Bar/Lounge 4pm to 10pm
Dinner Sunday - Thursday 5pm to 8pm
Friday & Saturday 5pm to 9pm
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Railroad Park Resort Restaurant
100 Railroad Park RdA Train Themed Restaurant in Dunsmuir, CA
The Dining Car Restaurant is one of the most interesting restaurants in Dunsmuir, CA. Built inside authentic, vintage railroad cars, the restaurant is a museum itself. Inside its antique cars is an atmosphere steeped in nostalgia. Antique hand tools, gauges, pictures, signals and other artifacts recall the glory days of railroading in the west and specifically the Dunsmuir and McCloud area.
Above the bar is a hand built scale replica of the Southern Pacific Cascade, which once plied the rails between San Francisco and Portland. Enjoy your favorite cocktail or a specialty drink like the Orange Blossom Special. In the warmer months, relax on our patio deck and gaze up at the view of Castle Crags. The Dining Car Restaurant offers an experience unlike other restaurants in Dunsmuir, CA.
Our dinner menu features exquisite steaks, seafood, fish, chicken and pasta dishes. Prime rib is offered on Friday and Saturday while it lasts. The breakfast menu is full of classic breakfast dishes and cocktails like bloody marys and mimosas.
Reservations are recommended for Dinner. All aboard for a great dining experience at our restaurant in Dunsmuir, CA.
OPEN 7 Days a week!
Breakfast 8am to 11am
Bar/Lounge 4pm to 10pm
Dinner Sunday - Thursday 5pm to 8pm
Friday & Saturday 5pm to 9pm
Great food. Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
Outside seating
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Lilys Restaurant
1013 S Mt Shasta BlvdGreat food. Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
Outside seating
Great pizza!! They will deliver to the Guest House if you feel like staying in.
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Say Cheese Pizza
304 Maple StGreat pizza!! They will deliver to the Guest House if you feel like staying in.
GREAT hamburgers, with a large variety to select from. Grass fed local beef, freshly made buns in house.
Gotta try their Sticky Buns, yum!
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YAKS on the 5
4917 Dunsmuir AveGREAT hamburgers, with a large variety to select from. Grass fed local beef, freshly made buns in house.
Gotta try their Sticky Buns, yum!
Dos Amigos Méxican Restaurant
175 Vista DrBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Located in Weed north of us
Black Bear Diner
401 W Lake StLarge servings
Casa Ramos Mexican Restaurant
1136 S Mt Shasta BlvdGood Mexican food with full bar.
Sparky’s Landing
316 N Mt Shasta BlvdGreat Food. Fun atmosphere.
Center of town
Pipeline Craft Taps & Kitchen
320 N Mt Shasta BlvdGreat hamburgers with grass fed beef.
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Yaks Mount Shasta Koffee & Eatery
401 North Mount Shasta BoulevardGreat hamburgers with grass fed beef.
Cooper's Bar & Grill
111 Morgan WayTake out
Sports Activities
Activities to participate in
Mt. Shasta Ski Park
4500 Ski Park HwySiskiyou Ice Rink
800 Rockfellow Dr
Deer Mountain Road
Deer Mountain RoadFun Factory Rentals
Snowmobiles
530-925-1465
Our trail ride has incredible views of Mt Shasta and the surrounding area.. We are located appr. 40 minutes north of Mt Shasta..
Rockin Maddy Ranch
11921 Cram Gulch RdOur trail ride has incredible views of Mt Shasta and the surrounding area.. We are located appr. 40 minutes north of Mt Shasta..
Pacific Crest Trail - Mount Eddy trailhead
Short medium hike with view of Mount Shasta and town.
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Black Butte Trailhead
Short medium hike with view of Mount Shasta and town.
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Lava Beds National Monument is located in northeastern California, in Siskiyou and Modoc counties. The monument lies on the northeastern flank of Medicine Lake Volcano and has the largest total area covered by a volcano in the Cascade Range. Wikipedia
Established: November 21, 1925
Management: National Park Service
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Lava Beds National Monument
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Lava Beds National Monument is located in northeastern California, in Siskiyou and Modoc counties. The monument lies on the northeastern flank of Medicine Lake Volcano and has the largest total area covered by a volcano in the Cascade Range. Wikipedia
Established: November 21, 1925
Management: National Park Service
Mount Shasta Resort
1000 Siskiyou Lake BlvdGreat golf course with a nice Resturant.
McCloud Golf Club
1001 Squaw Valley RdLake Shastina Golf Resort
5925 Country Club DrWeed Golf Club
27730 Old Edgewood RdLocal Events
You don't need to head to England to experience the genius of a Shakespearean play. Much closer to home is the Oregon Shakespeare Festival located in Ashland, Oregon. (1 hour north of Guest House) Every year at the end of October you can enjoy on average over ten of Shakespeare's plays performed in both classic and newly imagined style. Separate tickets are needed for each show which is held at one of the event campus's two indoor or one outdoor spaces.
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Oregon Shakespeare Festival
15 South Pioneer StreetYou don't need to head to England to experience the genius of a Shakespearean play. Much closer to home is the Oregon Shakespeare Festival located in Ashland, Oregon. (1 hour north of Guest House) Every year at the end of October you can enjoy on average over ten of Shakespeare's plays performed in both classic and newly imagined style. Separate tickets are needed for each show which is held at one of the event campus's two indoor or one outdoor spaces.
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Dunsmuir Railroad Days
Join the community of Dunsmuir for three days of family fun as they celebrate the heritage of Railroad, River, and Family with Dunsmuir Railroad Days