Reviews

Ivan Howerton

We never went into the park but was able to drive around and get some cool pictures of the granite peaks. This is a very unique and interesting place.

Ron Prewitt

A hidden gem. This hike offers amazing views of the Crags, Mt Shasta and the general horizon. Slope of the trail cam get slightly steep, but with hiking poles, the hike was very doable. Although, we didn't hike to the very top due to time constraints, we got far enough to feel accomplished. Trail is well marked and easy to navigate.

Charene Robinson

A fun hike to the top! Keep in mind this is all uphill one way and all downhill the other, so it’s more than just a stroll. But wow, what a great hike! A few downed trees were on the trail and there was some rock scrambling as you get closer to the top, but all are doable. It’s amazing to be able to see the dome and Mt. Shasta at the same time. Great day!

Jonathan Sullivan

Lots of variety on this trail. Just as you get tired of the forest, you get a climb of a rocky pathway and then a sunny flat spot to chill at the end. Yes, it's hard but well worth it. Took me 4.5 hours. Very peaceful and outstanding mountaintop views.

Jeffery Hyde

I enjoyed my short visit, and the view fron the Vista Point trail. This dirt trail is very short and easy. Best to go on a clear day. There are about 20 parking places at the Vista Point trailhead after a one mile drive up a very narrow road.

Matias Bustos

Great trails. We took the Vista Point and Castle Crags trail. The first one was quite easy for everyone to do it. The second one was invredible. There are some difficulties but doable. It is quite steep in certain areas and you are all the goind up. Close to the end it gets harder. The view is incredible beautiful.

Fitness. . Move, You'll Get it

Usually, because I'm cheap, at least for myself, I avoid parks with fees, but this was well worth the $8. Unbelievably cool hike to Castle Crag - nice quick vertical to the top. I did it barefoot up and then put my shoes on for the way back down and talked about Jesus with a wonderful woman who ended up giving me some awesome hiking recommendations

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.