mount shasta ESCAPES presents

4th of July Mount Shasta

A three-day Independence Day weekend in Mount Shasta with the annual run/walk, hometown parade, lake-shuttle access, and fireworks over Lake Siskiyou — lodging and logistics included.

3-Day Holiday Weekend
Annual Run & Walk Entry
Lake Siskiyou Shuttle
Fireworks & Parade Access
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WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR ESCAPE
Two Nights Accommodation
Hotel at Shasta Inn or campsite at Lake Siskiyou.
Hotel Breakfast or Camp Amenities
Hotel: complimentary coffee and light bites. Camp: s'mores, firewood, camp counselor, cooler with ice, drinking water.
Lake Siskiyou Entrance
Priority entrance to Lake Siskiyou included.
Run/Walk Ticket + T-Shirt
Race entry and event t-shirt included.
Round-Trip Transportation
Sacramento pickup and the ride home.
Lake Shuttle
Shuttle service between town and Lake Siskiyou every 2 hours.
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HOTEL OPTION

Day 1

Settle in, grab your festival essentials, and ease into the weekend. This hotel option keeps the logistics simple, with shuttles, downtown festival access, and time to enjoy Etna without overplanning.
SS Camp D3 - Sacramento Drop-off
9:00 PM
Final drop-off at Sacramento Amtrak Station.
SS Camp D3 - Chico Drop-off
7:00 PM
Drop-off in Chico.
SS Camp D3 - Redding Drop-off
5:00 PM
Drop-off in Redding.
SS Camp D3 - Departure for Home
4:00 PM
Coach departs for the return journey home.
SS Camp D3 - Talk with Bill Miesse
12:00 PM
A two-hour talk with Mount Shasta scholar Bill Miesse on the history and lore of Castle Crags.
SS Camp D3 - Camp Pickup
10:30 AM
Morning pickup at camp.
SS Camp D2 - Return to Camp
6:00 PM
Return to camp and enjoy an evening in town.
SS Camp D2 - Guided Sacred Sites Tour
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
A full day of guided sacred springs, vortex, and portal sites on Mount Shasta.
SS Camp D2 - Meet Your Guides
10:30 AM
Morning pickup to meet your guides for the day.
SS Camp D1 - Evening at the Lake
Evening
Enjoy a first evening by the lake.
SS Camp D1 - Camp Drop-off
3:30 PM
Drop-off and settle into your campsite.
SS Camp D1 - Arrive Mount Shasta
3:00 PM
Arrive in the Mount Shasta region.
SS Camp D1 - Redding Pickup
2:00 PM
Passenger pickup in Redding.
SS Camp D1 - Chico Pickup
12:00 PM
Passenger pickup in Chico.
SS Camp D1 - Depart Sacramento
10:00 AM
Coach departs Sacramento Amtrak Station.
SS Hotel D3 - Sacramento Drop-off
9:00 PM
Final drop-off at Sacramento Amtrak Station.
SS Hotel D3 - Chico Drop-off
7:00 PM
Drop-off in Chico.
SS Hotel D3 - Redding Drop-off
5:00 PM
Drop-off in Redding.
SS Hotel D3 - Departure for Home
4:00 PM
Coach departs for the return journey home.
SS Hotel D3 - Talk with Bill Miesse
12:00 PM
A two-hour talk with Mount Shasta scholar Bill Miesse on the history and lore of Castle Crags.
SS Hotel D3 - Hotel Pickup
11:00 AM
Morning pickup from your hotel.
SS Hotel D2 - Evening in Town
Evening
Enjoy an evening in downtown Mount Shasta.
SS Hotel D2 - Return to Hotel
6:00 PM
Return to your hotel after the guided day.
SS Hotel D2 - Guided Sacred Sites Tour
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
A full day of guided sacred springs, vortex, and portal sites on Mount Shasta.
SS Hotel D2 - Meet Your Guides
10:45 AM
Morning pickup to meet your guides for the day.
SS Hotel D1 - Evening in Town
Evening
Enjoy a relaxed first night in downtown Mount Shasta.
SS Hotel D1 - Arrive Mount Shasta
3:00 PM
Arrive in Mount Shasta and check in at your hotel.
SS Hotel D1 - Redding Pickup
2:00 PM
Passenger pickup in Redding.
SS Hotel D1 - Chico Pickup
12:00 PM
Passenger pickup in Chico.
SS Hotel D1 - Depart Sacramento
10:00 AM
Coach departs Sacramento Amtrak Station.
Hotel Checkout & Departure ERE Johnson-Joss Park
10:00 AM
Depart Johnson-Joss Park campground.
Rodeo Access ERE Johnson-Joss Park
All Day
Walk to and from the rodeo grounds.
Explore Etna ERE Johnson-Joss Park
Evening
Enjoy downtown, brewery, or distillery.
Camp Arrival ERE Johnson-Joss Park
4:00 PM
Arrive and settle into camp.
Arrive San Francisco ERE
8:00 PM
Final drop-off.
Arrive Sacramento ERE
6:30 PM
Sacramento drop-off.
Depart Mount Shasta ERE
3:00 PM
Coach departs Mount Shasta for the Bay Area.
Mount Shasta Free Time ERE
12:00 PM
Enjoy lunch, shopping, and sightseeing in downtown Mount Shasta.
Hotel Checkout & Departure ERE Rain rock
11:00 AM
Depart Rain Rock Hotel & Casino.
Mount Shasta Stop ERE
10:00 PM
Shuttle returns guests to hotel.
Live Music & Dance ERE
8:00 PM
Pacific Crest Trail Band performance.
Etna Rodeo ERE
5:00 PM
Main rodeo performance begins.
Shuttle Service Begins ERE Rain Rock Hotel & Casino
8:30 AM
Transportation between hotel and Etna.
Free Evening ERE Rain Rock Hotel & Casino
Evening
Enjoy the restaurant, casino, pool, or hot tubs.
Hotel Arrival ERE Rain Rock Hotel & Casino
3:00 PM
Arrive and check in at Rain Rock Hotel & Casino.
Berkeley Pickup ERE
10:00 AM
Passenger pickup in Berkeley.
Depart Sacramento ERE
6:30 AM
Coach departs Sacramento Amtrak Station.
Watch Fireworks 4th july
After Dark
End the evening under the stars with fireworks and mountain views.
Explore Downtown 4th july
All Day
Wander downtown for local vendors, live music, and small-town 4th of July festivities.
Settle In & Explore 4th of July
Evening
Settle in, freshen up, then enjoy free time to explore town, grab a bite, or ease into the mountain pace.
Morning at Camp & Lake Siskiyou WNB
Morning
Coffee, breakfast, explore, relax.
Arrive in Sacramento - WNB
5:30 PM
Drop-off at Sacramento Valley Amtrak Station.
Time in Mount Shasta (WNB)
Afternoon
Enjoy a little free time in town. Grab lunch, browse local shops, or catch one more community event before the ride home.
Arrive in Shasta Inn - Wine & brew
5:00 pm
Optional shuttle to Lake Siskiyou for an evening dip, returning at 8:00 PM.
Lake Siskiyou Shuttle Shastha inn -day 1
5:00 pm
Shuttle between town and Lake Siskiyou - returns at 8pm
Coffee + Slow Morning
Morning
Wake up, grab coffee, and enjoy the last morning at camp.
Optional After Party
11:00 pm
For those who want one more stop, head to The Garage for the optional after-party featuring The Paranoyds.
Walk Back to Camp - Johnson-Joss Park
Evening
Return to Johnson-Joss Park after the festival and wind down beneath the Etna night sky.
Hotel Check-out - Rain Rock Hotel Casino
11:00 am
Pack up and check out.
Shuttle Back to Hotel - Rain Rock Hotel Casino
11:00 PM
Late shuttle back from the festival.
Drop-off in Berkeley - Rain Rock Casino
10:00 PM
Arrival back at Berkeley BART.
Departure for Berkeley - Rain Rock Casino
5:00 PM
Pickup and head home.
Yreka Golden City Days - Rain Rock Casino
11:00 AM
Departure from hotel — drop-off at Yreka Golden City Days.
Festival Shuttle (All Day)
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Shuttle between Rain Rock and Etna runs at 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 5:00 PM.
Shuttle Back to Hotel- Rain Rock Casino
11:00 PM
Late shuttle back from the festival.
Shuttle to Music Festival - Rain Rock Casino
6:00 PM
Head into Etna for the music, food, and the first set of bands.
Arrive at Rain Rock
3:00 PM
Check in, get settled, and get festival ready.
Granzella's Lunch Stop - Rain Rock Casino
12:00 PM
Lunch stop at Granzella's on the way up.
Depart Berkeley BART - Rain Rock Casino
10:00 AM
Downtown pickup and a smooth ride north.
Depart for Sacramento - Lake Siskiyou Camp (WNB)
2:00 PM
Coach departs for Sacramento.
Lake Siskiyou Check-out
10:00 AM
Pack up camp.
Lakeside Evening WNB
8:00 PM
Wind down at camp — s'mores by the fire.
Return from BrewFest - Lake Siskiyou Camp (WNB)
6:00 PM
Pickup from BrewFest, return to Lake Siskiyou.
Pickup to BrewFest - Lake Siskiyou Camp (WNB)
1:30 PM
Shuttle from Lake Siskiyou to the Art Wine & Brew Fest.
Evening at the Lake
5:00 PM
Lake time, sunset, and dinner at camp.
Check in at Lake Siskiyou
3:30 PM
Drop-off at Lake Siskiyou. Settle into camp and unwind.
Depart Sacramento Valley Amtrak - Lake Siskiyou Camp (WNB)
11:00 AM
Pickup at Sacramento Valley Station and ride up to Mount Shasta.
Depart for Sacramento - Shasta Inn (WNB)
2:00 PM
Coach departs for Sacramento.
Hotel Check-out - Shasta Inn (WNB)
11:00 AM
Load bags on the bus and check out of Shasta Inn.
Return from BrewFest - Shasta Inn (WNB)
6:00 PM
Pickup from BrewFest, with an optional Lake Siskiyou stop on the way back.
Pickup to BrewFest -Shasta Inn (WNB)
1:45 PM
Shuttle from Shasta Inn to the Art Wine & Brew Fest.
Morning Lake Shuttle
9:00 AM
Shuttle to Lake Siskiyou. Return at 12:00 PM.
Lake Siskiyou Shuttle
5:00 PM
Optional shuttle to Lake Siskiyou for an evening dip, returning at 8:00 PM.
Check in at Shasta Inn - Shasta Inn (WNB)
3:00 PM
Drop-off and check-in at Shasta Inn.
Depart Sacramento Valley Amtrak - Shasta Inn (WNB)
11:00 AM
Pickup at Sacramento Valley Station and ride up to Mount Shasta.
Arrive in Sacramento - Lake Siskiyou (4th of July)
5:30 PM
Drop-off at Sacramento Valley Amtrak Station.
Depart for Sacramento - Lake Siskiyou (4th of July)
2:00 PM
Coach departs for Sacramento.
Depart Lake Siskiyou
10:00 AM
Pack up and check out from Lake Siskiyou.
Shuttle between the Lake and Town - Lake Siskiyou (4th of July)
Scheduled Times
Shuttle between Mount Shasta City & Lake Siskiyou.
Run/Walk Pickup- Lake Siskiyou (4th of July)
7:30 AM
Depart from Shasta Inn for the 4th of July Run/Walk. Shuttle service makes getting to the start easy and stress-free.
Arrive at Lake Siskiyou Camp
3:30 PM
Drop-off at Lake Siskiyou. Choose your tent and settle in.
Depart Sacramento Valley Amtrak - Lake Siskiyou (4th of July)
11:00 AM
Pickup at Sacramento Valley Station and ride up to Mount Shasta.
Arrive in Sacramento - Shasta Inn (4th of July)
5:30 PM
Drop-off at Sacramento Valley Amtrak Station.
Depart for Sacramento - Shasta Inn (4th of July)
2:00 PM
Coach departs for Sacramento.
Hotel Check-out - Shasta Inn (4th of July)
11:00 AM
Pack up and check out of Shasta Inn.
Shuttle between the Lake and Town - Shasta Inn (4th of July)
Scheduled Times
Shuttle between Mount Shasta City & Lake Siskiyou.
Run/Walk Pickup - Shasta Inn (4th of July)
7:30 AM
Depart from Shasta Inn for the 4th of July Run/Walk. Shuttle service makes getting to the start easy and stress-free.
Check in at Shasta Inn - Shasta Inn (4th of July)
3:00 PM
Drop-off and check-in at Shasta Inn.
Depart Sacramento Valley Amtrak - Shasta Inn (4th of July)
11:00 AM
Pickup at Sacramento Valley Station and ride up to Mount Shasta.
Drop-off in Berkeley - Johnson's Park
10:00 PM
Arrival back at Berkeley BART.

Day 2

Settle in, grab your festival essentials, and ease into the weekend. This hotel option keeps the logistics simple, with shuttles, downtown festival access, and time to enjoy Etna without overplanning.
Depart Berkeley BART
10:00 am
Downtown pickup and a smooth ride north.
Depart Berkeley BART
10:00 am
Downtown pickup and a smooth ride north.
Depart Berkeley BART
10:00 am
Downtown pickup and a smooth ride north.
Depart Berkeley BART
10:00 am
Downtown pickup and a smooth ride north.

Day 3

Settle in, grab your festival essentials, and ease into the weekend. This hotel option keeps the logistics simple, with shuttles, downtown festival access, and time to enjoy Etna without overplanning.
Depart Berkeley BART
10:00 am
Downtown pickup and a smooth ride north.
Depart Berkeley BART
10:00 am
Downtown pickup and a smooth ride north.
Depart Berkeley BART
10:00 am
Downtown pickup and a smooth ride north.
Depart Berkeley BART
10:00 am
Downtown pickup and a smooth ride north.
Shasta Inn
Mount Shasta, CA
2
nights
Book your own hotel. We take care of the rest. Includes: Transportation. Guided tour with renowned guides.  Talk with local historian.
Run/Walk Entry
Lake Entrance
Complimentary Breakfast
Lake Shuttle

Day 1

Travel up from Sacramento, check in to Shasta Inn, and settle in for the weekend with town and lake just a short shuttle away.

Depart Sacramento Amtrak
11:00 AM
Pickup at Sacramento Valley Station and ride up to Mount Shasta.
Check in at Shasta Inn
3:00 PM
Drop-off and check-in at Shasta Inn.
Settle In & Explore
Evening
Settle in, freshen up, then enjoy free time to explore town, grab a bite, or ease into the mountain pace.

Day 2

Independence Day in Mount Shasta — start with the Run/Walk, then shuttle between town and Lake Siskiyou all day for fireworks under the mountain.

Morning Run/Walk Shuttle
7:30 AM
Depart from Shasta Inn for the 4th of July Run/Walk. Shuttle service makes getting to the start easy and stress-free.
Lake & Town Shuttle
Scheduled Times
Shuttle between Mount Shasta City & Lake Siskiyou.
Explore Downtown
All Day
Wander downtown for local vendors, live music, and small-town 4th of July festivities.
Watch Fireworks
After Dark
End the evening under the stars with fireworks and mountain views.

Day 3

Hotel check-out, an easy morning, and the coach back to Sacramento.

Hotel Check-out
11:00 AM
Pack up and check out of Shasta Inn.
Depart for Sacramento
2:00 PM
Coach departs for Sacramento.
Arrive in Sacramento
5:30 PM
Drop-off at Sacramento Valley Amtrak Station.
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CAMP OPTION

Lake Siskiyou Camp
Lake Siskiyou, CA
2
nights
Fully equipped camping includes: tent, sleeping pads, camp chairs, firewood, smores, cooler with ice, Lake Siskiyou access, camp counselor, transportation, guided tour with renowned guides, talk with local historian
Run/Walk Entry
Lake Access
S'mores + Firewood
Camp Counselor

Day 1

Travel up from Sacramento and settle into camp at Lake Siskiyou with everything you need close by — cooler with ice, firewood, drinking water, and a local guide on site.

Depart Sacramento Amtrak
11:00 AM
Pickup at Sacramento Valley Station and ride up to Mount Shasta.
Arrive at Lake Siskiyou Camp
3:30 PM
Drop-off at Lake Siskiyou. Choose your tent and settle in.
Evening at the Lake
5:00 PM
Lake time, sunset, and dinner at camp.

Day 2

Run/Walk in the morning, lake all day, and fireworks over the water in the evening. Camp counselor on duty if you need anything.

Morning Run/Walk Shuttle
7:30 AM
Depart from Shasta Inn for the 4th of July Run/Walk. Shuttle service makes getting to the start easy and stress-free.
Lake and Town Shuttle
Scheduled Times
Shuttle between Mount Shasta City & Lake Siskiyou.
Explore Downtown
All Day
Wander downtown for local vendors, live music, and small-town 4th of July festivities.
Watch Fireworks
After Dark
End the evening under the stars with fireworks and mountain views.

Day 3

Pack up camp at your pace and rejoin the coach for the ride back to Sacramento.

Depart Lake Siskiyou
10:00 AM
Pack up and check out from Lake Siskiyou.
Time in Mount Shasta 
Afternoon
Enjoy a little free time in town. Grab lunch, browse local shops, or catch one more community event before the ride home.
Depart for Sacramento
2:00 PM
Coach departs for Sacramento.
Arrive in Sacramento
5:30 PM
Drop-off at Sacramento Valley Amtrak Station.
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