Name: Southern Ascent of Mt. Shasta Summit
Rating: 5.0

Southern Ascent of Mt. Shasta Summit

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Avalanche risk for Mar 17, 2019: Low

Generally safe avalanche conditions. Watch for unstable snow on isolated terrain features. Natural and human-triggered avalanches unlikely.

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“The summit ascent to Mt. Shasta from the south face via Helen Lake.”

— Ian Bohannon

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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Wilderness permits are required and summit permits are required if you're ascending higher than 10k. Permits are not restricted and can be acquired at the Bunny Flats Trailhead. Summit permits are $25 and can be also be acquired at the trailhead.

Need to Know

This trail can get extremely crowded. Be prepared for a line of climbers on holiday weekends. Rangers are typically stationed at Helen Lake on popular weekends and can give valuable beta before taking off. Extreme winds are fairly common after Helen Lake.

Description

This is the most popular ascent to the summit of Mt Shasta. This is typically done on the second day after camping at Helen Lake. From camp, head up to the Red Banks and Misery Hill. The ascend to the Red Banks is deceptively far, and you can expect to boot pack most of the way there.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Shasta & Trinity National Forest Office

Mar 13, 2019: NorthWoods Deuce Vegetation Management Plan continues near Shasta Lake

Mar 12, 2019: Youth Conservation Corp provides rewarding summer employment experience

Mar 12, 2019: Shasta-McCloud Management Unit begins hazardous fuel reduction project

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At the top of Red Banks. Photo by C. Samuels

At Helen Lake looking up at the Red Banks

4am shot of the approach to Red Banks. Photo by…

1.8 Miles 3.0 Kilometers Ascent	3,650' 1,113 m Ascent 0' 0 m Descent
38% Avg Slope (21°) 57% Max Slope (30°)	14,102' 4,298 m High 10,452' 3,186 m Low

Southern Ascent of Mt. Shasta Summit

1.8 Miles 3.0 Kilometers

Ascent

3,650' 1,113 m

0' 0 m

38%

57%

14,102' 4,298 m

10,452' 3,186 m

Shared By Ian Bohannon

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