
2.7 mi
Distance
768 ft
Elev. Gain
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Vista Point Trail to Vista Point Overlook unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
California Department of Parks and Recreation manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 658 ft |
| High point | 1.1 mi | 816 ft |
| End | 2.7 mi | 658 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation
Source of truth
- Castle Crags State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Castella, CA · about 1 mi away
- County:
- Shasta County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Castle Crags State Park · California Department of Parks and Recreation
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(530) 235-2684
Reviews
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
In this park
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail



Girard Ridge Lookout
2.4 mi awayShasta-Trinity National Forest
Castella, CA
Check official pricing1 sitesNational Forest Reservable Cabin Good Coverage
Mt. Shasta Area
6.5 mi awayShasta National Forest
Dunsmuir, CA
Pricing varies — check with the operatorDispersed
Castle Lake Campground
6.7 mi awayShasta-Trinity National Forest
Mount Shasta, CA

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