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Mt. Shasta Ski Park
4.5 on GoogleMcCloud, CA · Shasta Cascade
Local hill ski resort in McCloud, CA
2,036 ft vertical · 635 acres · 38 trails · 6 lifts
On the Indy pass
For the 2026–27 season. Check blackout dates on holiday weeks.
Season Dec 26 – Mar 28
Targets opening in 58 days
Not announced; opening depends on natural snow and is projected for late December. Closing depends on snow.
Friendly local hill on the flank of Mount Shasta.
A small, friendly ski park in far Northern California with 635 acres, 2,036 ft of vertical and twilight skiing on Friday and Saturday evenings. It is the closest lift-served skiing for Redding and the northern Sacramento Valley, with a weekend tubing hill and big views of Mount Shasta. Mt. Shasta Nordic and the park’s own backcountry cabins add quieter options.
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The mountain
- Vertical drop
- 2,036 ft
- Summit
- 7,536 ft
- Skiable terrain
- 635 acres
- Trails
- 38
- Lifts
- 6
- Average snowfall
- 157″ a year
- Longest run
- 2 mi
Terrain mix
- Beginner 20%
- Intermediate 45%
- Advanced 35%
What’s here besides skiing
- Night skiing
- Terrain park
- Snow tubing
- Cross-country
- Snowshoeing
- Kids programs
Where to stay
- hotelMcCloud Mercantile Hotel
Boutique hotel in a landmark building on the National Register of Historic Places, in the old mill town of McCloud.
- hotelBest Western Plus Tree House
Chain hotel at the gateway to Mount Shasta city.
- condoMount Shasta Resort
Fully equipped chalets in the forest at the edge of Lake Siskiyou; the Ski Park’s preferred lodging partner.
- innInn at Mount Shasta
Inn in the heart of Mount Shasta city; ask about special rates for Ski Park guests.
Rates are typical winter lows before taxes and fees, and change constantly. Book on the property’s own site.
Things to do
- Mt. Shasta Nordic
Community-run center with 23.5 km of groomed skate and classic trails, a 2.5 km snowshoe loop, rentals and a new lodge.
- Backcountry cabins · From the Douglas lift
Overnight in two rustic cabins in the Ski Park’s 250-acre backcountry, reached via the Douglas lift and a ski tour. Guided orientation available.
- Tubing hill · At the base
Side-by-side tubing lanes on weekends, two-hour sessions with tube included.
- Dunsmuir Brewery Works · 35 min drive
Small brewpub with house ales and good food in the railroad town of Dunsmuir.
Après and nightlife
- Ray’s Place Bar & Lounge
Windowed base-lodge bar with draft beer, local wine and house cocktails.
- Lemurian Lounge
Patio bar on top of Douglas Butte with mountain views.
4.5 on Google
read Oct 2, 2026What skiers love
- Uncrowded slopes, especially midweek and on powder days
- Big views of Mount Shasta from the lifts
- Approachable terrain for families and new skiers
Heads-up
- Grooming can be thin, leaving hard-packed runs
- Some regulars feel prices have risen faster than the experience
These themes are our summary of recent skier reviews, not quotes.
Read reviews on Google MapsGetting there
- Redding Regional (RDD) · about 1 hr 15 min drive
- Sacramento · about 3.5 hr
- San Francisco · about 4.75 hr
- Portland · about 5.5 hr
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