24.1
PDI
14.2 mi
DISTANCE
4,188 ft
GAINED
5.6 %
AVG. GRADE
FULL CLIMB STATS
Page Contributor(s): Bruce Hamilton, La Quinta, CA; Stacy Topping, Tacoma, WA
INTRO
Mt. Shasta is by far the furthest north of California's 12 true Fourteeners and an exceptional climbing experience. This is one of the great California cycling experiences. You may be interested in doing Mt. Shasta as a bike-hike (see "Full Summary").
"Mount Shasta is a scenic climb toward its namesake mountain that is perhaps the most difficult in northern California. From the start the road immediately begins to climb up the southeast flank of the mountain. After just less than a mile, turn left on Everett Memorial Highway to soon find more solid grade. In several more miles you enter a pine forest which you glide in and out of all the way to the top with views of massive snow-capped Mount Shasta..." (This quote is presented with the approval of John Summerson, from The Complete Guide to Climbing (by Bike) in California, pg. 64.)
PLAN YOUR ROUTE
We've partnered with Sherpa-Map.com to bring you the best route planning tool. With a PRO Membership you can use this climb as a reference when creating your route. The average grade of Mt. Shasta is 5.7% and the climb remains a fairly consistent one with 58% (8.2 miles) in the 5-10% range and 39% in the 0-5% range with only a fraction of descent and grade 10%+. The steepest quarter-mile is 8.3% and steepest continuous mile is a very manageable 6.9%.
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Roadway: Excellent.
Traffic: Minimal.
Parking: At the start of the climb: Map; Street View.
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We have stayed in the adorable mountain town of Shasta where the climb begins. There are also many options for peaceful vacation rental cottages and cabins in the area as well.
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Skotscott
July 9, 2024
From CG in Shasta.
A nice, long spin on a good road with light traffic and great views. Narrow shoulder but not an issue with courteous drivers and slow speeds. Road was blocked to traffic at Bunny Flat but open to bicycles for the last 2 miles up to the end of the road. Last ¼ mile on rough, broken pavement but no issues with no cars in the way. A fun no-brakes descent all the way back down - road not steep enough for dangerous speed.
carlinguernsey
A steady gradient, but still a good challenge due to the length. There are places to stay in Shasta, or you can do the climb as a day stop while working in some other ones (Lassen, Mt. Ashland, etc.).
