Helen lake

This was a challenging hike! Very steep, sandy and unstable. But the views were incredible and the reward was worth it!

Saved the best for last. Definitely the hardest out of the six. When you think the trail can’t get any steeper, it does. The trail is fine to horse camp, then after that it can get difficult to follow at

Well, I almost saw it all on this glorious Sunday up on Mount Shasta, which would be my final hike for the 2023 Northern California Six Pack Peak Challenge. I felt a cool breeze throughout the entire hike and encountered

There's a lady who's sure … The trail is in good condition, until you reach the volcanic rock fields, where u have to concentrate to keep on the trail. After u reach the snow line, there is no trail and

Amazing hike with spectacular views from Helen Lake.  The storm that had come through on 9/1 and 9/2 dumped some fresh snow, but today, the weather was very pleasant with intermittent sun and just a slight breeze.  Very glad to