Shasta County, California
460 hiking & walking trails · 74parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 23 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Shasta County, California
Shasta County is home to 460 mapped hiking trails and 74 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 23 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Shasta County
Up to 274 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Shasta County
Click any city to see trails and parks within it.
Sample Parks in Shasta County
Sample Trails in Shasta County
Curated Guides for Shasta County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Shasta County, California?
Yes — we have 460 mapped hiking and walking trails in Shasta County, California, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Shasta County, California?
5E27 near Hat Creek is rated hard — the toughest classification among Shasta County, California's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Shasta County, California for families?
5E27 near Hat Creek is one of the best family picks in Shasta County, California — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Shasta County, California?
Each of the 460 trails in Shasta County, California has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Shasta County, California?
Shasta County, California has 74 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (7 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Shasta County, California?
Yes — 9 of Shasta County, California's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is MANZANITA LAKE with 180 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Shasta County, California?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across California for more options beyond Shasta County, California.
Hiking guides for California
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Shasta County.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in California, Ranked
California's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Sergei AkulichCalifornia's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten California trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Maddi BazzoccoThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in California
Ten gentle, well-marked California trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Holly MandarichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in California
California's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in California
Federal parks and recreation areas in California ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Joshua EarleBest Waterfall Hikes in California: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
California's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.