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    The origin of the name "Shasta" is vague, either derived from a people of a name like it or otherwise garbled by early … See more

    Mount Shasta - Wikipedia

    • Mount Shasta is a potentially active stratovolcano at the southern end of the Cascade Range in Siskiyou County, California. At an elevation of 14,179 ft (4,322 m), it is the second-highest peak in the Cascades and the fifth-highest in the state. Mount Shasta has an estimated volume of 85 cubic miles (350 cubic kilometers), which makes it the most voluminous … See more

    Elevation14,179 ft (4,322 m) · NAVD88
    Prominence9,772 ft (2,979 m)
    Parent peakNorth Palisade
    Map of mount shasta
    History

    The oldest-known human settlement in the area dates to about 7,000 years ago.
    At the time of Euro-American contact in the 1810s, the Native American tribes who lived within view of Mount Shasta included the … See more

    Geology

    About 593,000 years ago, andesitic lavas erupted in what is now Mount Shasta's western flank near McBride Spring. Over time, an ancestral Mount Shasta stratovolcano was built to a large but unknown h… See more

     
  1. Mount Shasta - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2025)

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  3. Mount Shasta | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov

  4. Mount Shasta, California - Wikipedia

    A city near the volcano Mount Shasta in Siskiyou County, California, with a population of 3,223. Learn about its history, geography, climate, and attractions.

  5. Complete Guide to Mount Shasta (19 Things to Do

    Feb 28, 2024 · Discover the natural and spiritual attractions of Mount Shasta, a sacred volcano in Northern California. Explore waterfalls, lakes, caves, and more in this comprehensive guide with tips and itineraries.

  6. Mount Shasta | California, Map, & History | Britannica

  7. Mount Shasta - Visit California

    Experience this awe-inspiring mountain near Redding in Northern California—by hiking, seeing wildlife, cycling, fishing and more.

  8. Geology and History of Mount Shasta | U.S. Geological Survey

  9. Mount Shasta : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering

    Learn about the second highest peak in the Cascade Range, its glaciers, volcanoes, wilderness and history. Find routes, photos, log entries and comments for this majestic and solitary mountain in northern California.