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Clear Creek Route to Mount Shasta route map
Difficulty: ExpertOut and Back
Shasta National Forest/California

Clear Creek Route to Mount Shasta

Mccloud, California

16.7 mi

Distance

8,825 ft

Elev. Gain

9h 53m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Clear Creek Route to Mount Shasta is an out-and-back trail in Shasta National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Siskiyou County, California. It is 17 miles long and gains 8,825 feet. The nearest town is McCloud, California, about 7 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:1,678 ft
Max:4,290 ft
Gain:2,690 ft
Loss:2,690 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 1,678 ft and 4,290 ft across 16.6 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.1,678 ft2,549 ft3,419 ft4,290 ft0.0 mi4.2 mi8.3 mi12.5 mi16.6 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi1,678 ft
High point8.3 mi4,290 ft
End16.6 mi1,678 ft

Trail Details

  • No dogs
Route Type
Out & Back

Permit required

Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.

A wilderness permit is required to enter the Mt. Shasta Wilderness year-round, and there is no quota. Climbing above 10,000 feet also needs a Summit Pass. Permits are issued at the Mt. Shasta and McCloud Ranger Stations and at trailheads that are open. Check the Forest Service page for current rules and fees.

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Where it is

Nearest town:
McCloud, CA · about 7 mi away
County:
Siskiyou County, CA
Jurisdiction:
Shasta National Forest · United States Forest Service

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: May 23, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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