Squaw Valley Creek Hiking Trail, Mount Shasta California

Squaw Valley Creek Hiking Trail, Mount Shasta California

Squaw Valley Creek Hiking Trail

Location: Shasta National Forest, Lakewood, CA
Difficulty: Easy
Features: Hiking trails, dogs allowed, wildlife observation, incredible scenery

An almost 9-mile lightly trafficked trail located nearby Lakehead in California is Squaw Valley Creek Trail. It features a river as well as a number of activity options. Dogs are welcome to use this trail. This scenic trail passes through a number of small waterfalls and is a great loop option. The Squaw Valley Creek is the only maintained trail in the McCloud area with the exception of the Pacific Crest Trail. The Squaw Valley Creek starts on Mount Shasta. It follows through the said creek for 5 miles.

Top 3 Adventure Hacks

1) Camp with comfort 

Whether you want to bring along a hammock, an inflatable sleeping pad, a mummy sleeping bag, or a full blown tent, you need to bring the right adventure essentials with you.

2) Get organized

A dry sack is a helpful accessory to keep your gears organized inside your bag.

3) Bring a camera

The trail leads to a 50-foot waterfall, which is a sight to see.