Castle Crags State Park
A cluster of granite spires rising abruptly beside Interstate 5. Hiking trails bring you close to the rock towers, with views of Mount Shasta.
Castle Crags are granite spires formed about 170 million years ago, rising roughly 1,800 m above the valley floor, and they can be seen from far away while driving on Interstate 5. The Castle Dome Trail in the state park is about 9 km round trip with about 650 m of climbing, ending below the rock towers with views toward Mount Shasta. If you don't want to hike, you can drive to a viewpoint instead. The Sacramento River flows through the park, making it good for wading and camping. A park entry fee is charged per vehicle. The park is about 50 minutes from Redding.
Opening hours
About sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Mount Shasta
- Lake Shasta Caverns
- Shasta Lake
- Shasta Dam
- Sacramento River Trail
- Sundial Bridge
- Turtle Bay Exploration Park & McConnell Arboretum
- Cascade Theatre