About this place

When we enter late season climbing conditions, the Clear Creek route becomes a reasonable option for climbing Mount Shasta. Much of the information you read will state that this route is the easiest on the mountain, and while that is true, don't underestimate the undertaking. Rangers have responded to many a search and rescue incidents on this route including fatalities due to slips and falls and climbers becoming lost. As always, plan ahead and prepare properly. This route from the trailhead to the summit is approximately 6 miles and 7,000 vertical feet of elevation gain, one way. There is no official trail to the summit, however a ""climbers trail"" has been pounded in quite well over the years and one can fairly easily follow this. There are no signs or directional markers however. Some areas of the route will host a braided trail system when free of snow, so know where you are going. There are a myriad of route variations that can take you onto snow and if so an ice axe and crampons may be necessary. Always bring and wear a helmet. We want everyone to know that keeping Mount Shasta Wilderness clean and pristine is one of the climbing ranger's highest priority. We can't do this alone. Please, please pick up your trash and pack out your human waste. It's required. Be mindful of staying on established trails, don't create new campsites, keep off fragile vegetation. It takes a village! While your one boot print might not have a visible effect, it's the thousands of others that eventually give way to lasting resource damage. Your safety is also important to us. Make good decisions, be honest with yourself and your knowledge, skills and ability. It's great to test the limits and challenge one self, we get that, but know when it's time to turn around. The mountain will always be there. Summit passes, wilderness permits and human waste pack out bags (wag bags) are available 24/7 for self-issue at the trailhead. Directions on how to fill these out are listed. Rangers wi