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Hiking Slowly


Shastina Butte
An easy hike up a hill in Lake Shastina with 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains. Spectacular!
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Mar 11, 20253 min read
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Lake Shastina
The trail was covered in snow so we enjoyed the blanket of sparkles and the magical serenity of winter.
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Mar 4, 20253 min read
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Calavera Lake Loop
With gorgeous views and lots of options to make it easy or difficult, this was the perfect pit-stop on our trip.
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Feb 25, 20253 min read
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Wild Dog Trail
A sloping, narrow trail that meanders between plants and rocks and takes you down through washes and up to giant boulders.
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Feb 18, 20254 min read
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Cactus Wren, Encinas, and Manville Loop
Sky writing, fuzzy antlers, and all the mountains were just a few things we found on this hike.
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Feb 11, 20253 min read
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Valley View Overlook Trail
Valley View Overlook - the name says it all.
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Feb 4, 20254 min read
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Signal Hill Trail
A lovely picnic area with steps leading around the hill, offering 360 degree views and the perfect place to watch the sun set.
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Jan 21, 20254 min read
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Desert Discovery Nature Trail
A quick, paved loop providing expansive views of the gorgeous Saguaro National Park.
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Jan 14, 20254 min read
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Shastice Loop
I found myself off the beaten path (ok, just off the path) and trekking through ice and mud to find some gorgeous mountain views.
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Dec 19, 20244 min read
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Box Canyon Trail
This hike follows the path of the Sacramento River and takes you right through a graveyard!
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Dec 12, 20245 min read
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Lake Siskiyou Trail
This beautiful trail follows the lakeshore and crosses Wagon Creek Bridge.
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Nov 21, 20245 min read
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McCloud Lower & Upper Falls
After experiencing the magic of McCloud Middle Falls, we had to check out the surrounding Lower and Upper Falls. They did not disappoint!
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Nov 14, 20244 min read
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Dunsmuir River Trail
This trail allows hikers to get right down to river level and wade in the water.
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Nov 7, 20245 min read
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McCloud Middle Falls
Start out with a gorgeous panoramic view and head down to see the falls up close and personal. It's magical.
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Oct 17, 20243 min read
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Gateway Trails: Lollipop Loop
A short loop through a grove of Christmas Trees with gorgeous mountain views.
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Sep 26, 20243 min read
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Sisson Meadow
This short, flat, wheelchair accessible trail offers mountain views and birdwatching.
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Sep 19, 20243 min read
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