Graphic showing top section of Mt. Shasta and elevation profile

A steep ascent to the summit

Summit

Avalanche

Gulch route

Red Banks

Helen Lake Camp

14,179 ft.

Summit

12,600 ft.

Red Banks

10,400 ft.

Helen Lake Camp

7,000 ft.

Trailhead

3,600 ft.

City

0 Miles from trailhead

2.5

3.5

4.4

5.3

Satellite imagery from Google Earth

Graphic showing top section of Mt. Shasta and elevation profile

A steep ascent to the summit

Summit

Avalanche

Gulch route

Red Banks

Helen Lake

Camp

14,179 ft.

Summit

12,600 ft.

Red Banks

10,400 ft.

Helen Lake Camp

7,000 ft.

Trailhead

3,600 ft.

City

0 Miles from

trailhead

2.5

3.5

4.4

5.3

Satellite imagery from Google Earth