Spring hiking – join a group or head out on your own
Check out the recent post from hiking guru John Soares about the Siskiyou Wanderers April schedule. The Wanderers is an informal group of locals who schedule hikes year round – so they know where to go as we’re all waiting for the snow to melt to expose the higher trails. Visitors can join the Wanderers – just give them a call ahead of time (you’ll find contact info on their website). April’s hikes will take you all over Siskiyou County – from Lovers’ Leap in the Scott Valley to Black Mountain outside of Montague to the Carter Mountain ski/snowshoe planned for April 2nd.
You’ll also find lovely spring hiking at Castle Crags State Park. Right now the spring run off is creating numerous small, seasonal waterfalls that can only be enjoyed this time of year. You can access the Pacific Crest Trail from in the Park, or from farther up Castle Creek Road at the Dog Trail (so named because you can take your dogs there, whereas they are not allowed in the Park). From the Dog Trail you climb up to the PCT. Head northbound when you hit the PCT (that’s left if you’ve lost your bearings) and hike for an hour or so to see Burstarse Falls – a local favorite. Plan to bring a picnic lunch to savor at the falls before hiking back out. It’s a bit early, but keep your eye out for emerging wildflowers – the Crags is known for its orchids. For a complete description of the Burstarse Falls hike, go to the Mt. Shasta Trail Association’s site. You’ll also find detailed descriptions of other hikes in Castle Crags State Park.
Tags: Burstarse Falls, Castle Crags State Park, John Soares, Pacific Crest Trail, Siskiyou Wanderers
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