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Castle Crags
Castle Crags Castella is a small unincorporated community located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in Northern California. The community is situated at the base of the Castle Crags, a granite formation that rises over 2,000 feet above the Sacramento Valley. The area is known for its stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, as well as its abundance of outdoor activities. Popular activities include hiking, camping, fishing, and rock climbing. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including black bears, mountain lions, and bald eagles.
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User Reviews
Vlad Sigmirean
Amazing hike and views 💪💪🥰😎 .. as some of the other reviews say .. it ends in a bit of frustration 😄 .. top of the Dome cannot be climbed by average Joes, no grips and the 1200 foot drop gives the term slip&fall a whole new dimension 😆 Worth every drop of sweat and every wobbly step 💪💪💪😍
Linda Z
Well worth the stop! I have been wanting to stop and visit Castle Crags for a very long time. We drove a quarter mile up to the scenic view point. It was probably the scariest drive I've ever taken. It was a windy narrow one lane road. Met up with oncoming car and luckily they had a little room to let us go by. Many places did not. Luckily it wa not far. Driving down was even scarier, but luckily my husband drove that part. When we got to the parking lot, there was a short hike to the view point. So worth it! Beautiful hike, yet a bit scary looking down. I would not recommend little kids unless you held their hand the whole way. Once at the viewpoint, you will see 2 telescopes. It was so cool to be able to see Crag mountain up close! We also were treated to a great view of Mount Shasta!! So happy that we stopped! I got to check that one off my bucketlist!
steven hobbs
It was windy at the Vista, but we'll worth the visit. I will return. At the viewing area, they've installed some telescopes to see the peaks of Shasta and Castle Crags. There is an automated ticket machine at the front of the park. $8 for day use. There are vault restrooms at the front and at the viewpoint parking area. The trails are well maintained and easy to climb.
Joanne Scott
Enjoyed going to the viewpoint (though the shingle lane, winding road was a little daunting). Enjoyed the Indian Creek Nature trail as well. We camped here many years ago in summer when it ended up being 106 degrees so it was nice to return in pleasant fall weather.
Jake White
Great trip! The view from the vista point is great. Missed the seasonal waterfall, so we'll have to be back. Rangers were friendly and helpful, though their idea of easy differs from mine. They recommended the Indian Creek Nature Loop. Much together than expected though the creek and bridges were as advertised and made the hike worth it. It was my wife's first encounter with a rattlesnake in the wild desire or interest in the great outdoors. It should be noted, my wife was recovering from surgery and me from a tree limb falling on me, so we were not up to par at the time.