Anyone hear of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) before? This trail is approximately 2650 miles long,…read moreand it stretches from the Mexican border in Southern California all the way up to the Canadian border in Washington state. For the folks who are able to complete the trek, it normally takes them about 5 months. Unfortunately, my lovely wife and I have not gotten the chance to do this hike of a lifetime. We have hiked a miniscule portion of the incredible Pacific Crest Trail, though. We have also met a couple of hikers who were in the midst of completing the dream! This trailhead is one of the areas where you can access the PCT. It is pretty darn cool.

This trailhead is gorgeous!. Someday I will hike this section. For now it's beautiful to drive…read morethere & hang out by the creek, look at the bridges, scenery and those tropical-looking umbrella plants . I was hoping to talk to some hikers passing through but we weren't there long enough. To get there you take the road (Squaw Valley Rd. I believe) from McCloud, the one that heads to the McCloud Reservoir. Once you pass Friday's RV Retreat, take the first road to the right and drive in a couple miles (apr). The trailhead will be on your left. You'll see a toilet...If you want better directions you can also stop at the Ranger's office in McCloud.

This place has not changed much over the years that I've been coming here. With the exception of an…read moreadditional chair, which added a nearly 450 acre expansion of terrain. What they have is a locals mountain, with a small town vibe, little if any crowds, and a little something for everyone. It's a nice chill place to relax and enjoy the mountains without all the hustle and bustle and stupidity that most crowded places can bring.

Sucks for little kids. Literally nothing for toddlers to do while the adults make runs…read more Crappy check in process to get the RFID cards. Don't waste the money ($84 for a half day).

After hiking around Burney Falls, we made our way to check out McCloud River. The falls are divided…read moreby upper, middle and lower. Each section has their own parking lot. We parked in the lower falls parking lot and hiked our way up. The hike from lower to middle was easy. We skipped the upper falls. Beautiful views of the waterfalls. There are portable potty in each level. Really dirty, no sink and stinky but if you gotta go, you gotta go :)

McCloud Falls should have its own Yelp page listing because this is like posting about Niagara…read moreFalls in a Niagara River page. McCloud and Burney Falls (an hour away) make the best one-two punch for waterfalls outside Yosemite. However, unlike Burney Falls, McCloud Falls has lots of free parking and no entrance fee because it is not a state park. Upper Falls is the least dramatic. An ADA-accessible trail leads to an observation deck about 90 feet above the falls. The fact that people were waiting efficiently in a line to take a photo was more exciting for me than the falls itself. Plus, it is a bit strange looking down on waterfalls. Stupid waterfalls. Anyhow, of the three locations Upper Falls offers a quieter environment, ideal for relaxation and reflection, especially if the water is still. Lower Falls was the most chaotic, with two lanes of parking lot traffic on a one-way road, and more kids sprawling the river for swimming. The area, stocked with trout, seemed the more picnic and day trippy of the falls, the best place to eat your lunch. Middle Falls is the money shot. The postcard. The one that has people posing for hours for the 'Gram. This is because it's 50 feet high and over 100 feet wide, creating a curtain of water over a basalt cliff into a pool below. McCloud Falls deserves its own Yelp page--lumping it in with a generic "McCloud River" listing is like posting Niagara Falls under the Niagara River. Come on now. Together, McCloud Falls and Burney Falls (just an hour apart) make the best one-two punch for waterfall chasers outside of Yosemite. But unlike Burney Falls, located in a state park that charges an entrance fee, McCloud Falls offers something rare and beautiful: lots of free parking and zero entrance fees. My favorite kind of waterfalls are free. Upper Falls is the least dramatic of the trio. A well-maintained ADA-accessible trail leads to an observation deck perched about 90 feet above the falls. Ironically, the orderly line of people waiting to snap a photo was more thrilling than the waterfall itself. Also, there's something a little odd about looking down on a waterfall. Stupid waterfalls. That said, Upper Falls is the most peaceful and serene, making it perfect for quiet moments of reflection--especially when the water is still. Lower Falls is the more chaotic of the trio, with two lanes of traffic trying to share a narrow one-way road, while kids are sprawled across the banks of a rushing, whitewater river. The area, stocked with trout, feels tailor-made for picnics and day trips--the kind of place where sandwiches taste better for no logical reason. Middle Falls is the showstopper. The money shot. The backdrop of annoying Instagram photo sessions. At 50 feet high and over 100 feet wide, it sends a dramatic curtain of water spilling over a basalt cliff into a pool below, with summer crowds climbing the shoreline boulders and wading into the 42 degree water just to ruin your pictures. I had to edit out so many people, they should call them McPhotoshop Falls.

Amazing place! Beautiful surroundings and excellent horse setup. Ruth is awesome. Took care of our…read morehorse and Pony so well they didn't want to leave LOL!!

Such a good time! Molly is clear, patient, kind, and great with kids. We did an hour ride which…read morewas enough for us. Wear jeans! I had on yoga pants and they kept riding up so my legs got scratched and there were lots of twigs, bushes and branches leg high. Molly took photos and airdropped them to me after. It was easy to find, fun and easy to arrange, and was a highlight of our trip!

LWR is very nice and has professional guides that were good at avoiding obstacles and letting us…read morehave fun. We did the Upper Klamath River from Boyle Powerhouse to Copco Lake on August 27 that was pretty much continuous Class 4+ rapids for two hours. Here is my GoPro footage from the trip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzE7tsTazN4. One thing to note is that there is a decent amount of driving, first to get to the city of Mt Shasta (in your car) and then to get to the put-in (in their van) and vis versa. We did pick up people in the small town of Keno in Oregon so it might be better to do this river segment if you're staying in Klamath Falls/Medford rather than somewhere in NorCal. The van's AC wasn't working too well on the way back so that could be improved.

Tom was awesome and provided a safe and fun experience. He's filled with lots of knowledge and…read morehistory of the rivers. I highly recommend this fun trip for all!

Private afternoon lesson today on McCloud River. Didn't see another human for the duration. I'm a…read morecomplete beginner and had zero expectations. But Jack was terrific - provided everything, was patient and very kind and pleasant to hang with. His dog River was a fun companion too. Most important I caught 3-4 trout and had a blast! Strongly recommend and would do it again.

Jack Trout took my Dad and teenage son on their first fly fishing trip together. They had an…read moreamazing time! He took them to a beautiful spot near Mount Shasta where they both caught a few trout. My son is a total beginner and Jack was patient with him and gave valuable instruction. They loved his dog, River! My son wants to go again and continue to learn about fly fishing. Jack was very responsive to my emails and easy to communicate with. I really appreciate this special experience my Dad and son were able to have that wouldn't have been possible without Jack Trout.

I love this park for all of the wildlife there and all of the activities they have a skate park and…read morea ice rink in the winter. But the best part is you can see Mount Shasta Ten out of ten!

Brought my dog on a road-trip and wanted her to go off leash legally…read more It wasn't listed officially but the sign at Shastice Park had a dog so I hoped there would be an off leash dog park! Two dog gates to enter to (double gate usual and dog bags/trash can).. It's a little hard to find but it's between the baseball fields and next to the community gardens! I can see this area being hit or miss- sand, rocks and wood chips but it's such a big space to run around! There's a few tables to sit at and plenty of shade. This is a cute little spot for a quick romp!

This is a review of an annual bicycle festival held on a Saturday each October. (Hence, the name.)…read more This was McCloud's 2nd Bike-toberfest and I'm looking forward to their third. Today included a 62 mile bike ride to Harris Springs and a 31 mile ride to McCloud Lake. There were also Class A, B, and C cyclo-cross races including a fourth race for the children. There was a 5/10 K run, a vintage bike show, continuous music, foods, brews, and booths. My suggestion would be to have a "fun" ride of approximately 15 miles for families and those less able to compete longer distances/times. Also, the races could start a little later when the air temperature is a little warmer.

Michele is amazing. I sent a reservation inquiry and she called me back promptly that day. She was…read moreso upbeat and fun to talk to and genuinely excited to host me. She wasn't pushy at all and didn't upsell me anything - just gave me all the tips and info. We decided on a tandem snowmobile for an hour with a guide. We arrived 20 minutes late but she was so professional - she shortened and made the check in process so easy. There was a cabin with fire where you can change since Deer Mountain was quite cold and was snowing that day desolate the snow drought. She was mega attentive and taught us everything and told us exactly where we were going. She took couple of pictures for us and explained what we'll see had it not been so foggy. On the way back when we stopped at a viewpoint my boyfriend accidentally accelerated and we toppled right where the cliff started - Michele rushed over and helped us up and we genuinely concerned for our well being. We're so grateful she was our guide and can't recommend her enough. She's an amazing person with a beautiful smile and we definitely suggest everyone go snowmobile with her, especially first timers!

2 of my friends and I went up to Shasta for 4th of July weekend and spent the day with Captain…read moreMichele...it was the most perfect weekend (even amidst the current pandemic). Michele is super fun and an overall great human. She's energetic and patient, and flexible with how you want to spend your time on the water. We went wakeboarding and enjoyed tubing! She even took us to see Mt. Shasta from the lake, which was beautiful. We'll definitely be back again!