Laura’s "Locals" Guide to McCloud

Laura
Laura’s "Locals" Guide to McCloud

Sightseeing

THE GREAT SHASTA RAIL TRAIL The Great Shasta Rail Trail, at full build-out, will link the California towns of McCloud and Burney and nearby recreation areas along an 80-mile scenic trail featuring local heritage and culture, close connections to nature, and boosting the economic and social vitality of local communities. Category: Easy Distance: 80 miles Route Type: Out and Back Directions: Various access points, please visit here for more information: http://www.greatshastarailtrail.org/about/trail-map/ Highlights: Over 80 miles of scenic trails for biking, hiking, and more! Dogs are welcome on the hike. Photo Credit: Great Shasta Rail Trail Facebook Industrial Way, McCloud, CA 96057 (530) 926-4511 (Mount Shasta Ranger Station)MAP
The Great Shasta Rail Trail
325 Lawndale Ct
THE GREAT SHASTA RAIL TRAIL The Great Shasta Rail Trail, at full build-out, will link the California towns of McCloud and Burney and nearby recreation areas along an 80-mile scenic trail featuring local heritage and culture, close connections to nature, and boosting the economic and social vitality of local communities. Category: Easy Distance: 80 miles Route Type: Out and Back Directions: Various access points, please visit here for more information: http://www.greatshastarailtrail.org/about/trail-map/ Highlights: Over 80 miles of scenic trails for biking, hiking, and more! Dogs are welcome on the hike. Photo Credit: Great Shasta Rail Trail Facebook Industrial Way, McCloud, CA 96057 (530) 926-4511 (Mount Shasta Ranger Station)MAP
Although all three waterfalls along this section of the McCloud River have their own parking lot and can be easily accessed directly, it is well worth it to start at Lower Falls, then hike the River Trail upstream to the other falls. From the Lower Falls parking lot, take the paved path by the kiosk. You will almost immediately arrive at the Lower Falls, where a stone staircase leads to the water’s edge. (Swimmers, please note: new submerged boulders have made popular jumping spots at this this location extremely dangerous. The River is constantly changing; always exercise caution and good judgement, and do NOT assume the water is deep enough to dive.) From Lower Falls, continue upstream through the canyon, past Fowler Campground, approx 0.7 miles to Middle Falls (swimming is popular here as well). The trail has been relatively flat so far, but will climb a series of moderate switch backs from the base of Middle Falls up to an overlook above. The trail flattens and continues along the canyon rim to Upper Falls overlook. There is no sanctioned trail to the base of Upper Falls. For those interested, the trail continues another 13 miles further upstream, and because most hikers turn around at Upper Falls, you will find this section of river very uncrowded. Geology: The McCloud River Canyon beautifully displays the eruptive history of nearby Mt Shasta as it carves its way through multiple layers of basalt lava rock and volcanic mud flows. Of particular interest are the many outcrops of columnar basalt, which has a unique geometric shape. These textures form as lava flows cool and contract, creating regularly spaced vertical fractures.
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McCloud River Falls Trailhead
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Although all three waterfalls along this section of the McCloud River have their own parking lot and can be easily accessed directly, it is well worth it to start at Lower Falls, then hike the River Trail upstream to the other falls. From the Lower Falls parking lot, take the paved path by the kiosk. You will almost immediately arrive at the Lower Falls, where a stone staircase leads to the water’s edge. (Swimmers, please note: new submerged boulders have made popular jumping spots at this this location extremely dangerous. The River is constantly changing; always exercise caution and good judgement, and do NOT assume the water is deep enough to dive.) From Lower Falls, continue upstream through the canyon, past Fowler Campground, approx 0.7 miles to Middle Falls (swimming is popular here as well). The trail has been relatively flat so far, but will climb a series of moderate switch backs from the base of Middle Falls up to an overlook above. The trail flattens and continues along the canyon rim to Upper Falls overlook. There is no sanctioned trail to the base of Upper Falls. For those interested, the trail continues another 13 miles further upstream, and because most hikers turn around at Upper Falls, you will find this section of river very uncrowded. Geology: The McCloud River Canyon beautifully displays the eruptive history of nearby Mt Shasta as it carves its way through multiple layers of basalt lava rock and volcanic mud flows. Of particular interest are the many outcrops of columnar basalt, which has a unique geometric shape. These textures form as lava flows cool and contract, creating regularly spaced vertical fractures.

Activities/Things to Do

The historic McCloud Golf Club was built in 1923 and has been a favorite of NorCal golfers for almost a century. A gorgeous, hidden gem in the mountains.. History Established in 1923. McCloud Golf Club is a member owned golf course, which was established in 1923 and is open for public play. The course was originally built for the McCloud Lumber Co. executives and was later opened first to the town's families and employees and later to the general public. Boasting a gorgeous 9 hole layout, with separate tees for back 9 play, the Historic McCloud Golf Club is one of the oldest courses on the West Coast and has spectacular views of nearby Mount Shasta. Truly a hidden gem in the mountains of Northern California.
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McCloud Golf Club
1001 Squaw Valley Rd
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The historic McCloud Golf Club was built in 1923 and has been a favorite of NorCal golfers for almost a century. A gorgeous, hidden gem in the mountains.. History Established in 1923. McCloud Golf Club is a member owned golf course, which was established in 1923 and is open for public play. The course was originally built for the McCloud Lumber Co. executives and was later opened first to the town's families and employees and later to the general public. Boasting a gorgeous 9 hole layout, with separate tees for back 9 play, the Historic McCloud Golf Club is one of the oldest courses on the West Coast and has spectacular views of nearby Mount Shasta. Truly a hidden gem in the mountains of Northern California.
Snowman’s Hill is a designated sledding hill at the Snowman’s Hill Pass on CA Highway 89 between Interstate 5 and McCloud, California. Depending on the winter snowfall, sledders can visit the hill through May. Snowman’s Hill is located near the high point on the roadway, faces to the North and therefore retains snow well. The average run length is 300 feet, perfect for people looking for a fun sledding or tobagganing experience. There is ample parking, bathrooms and crowds of happy sledders! This location is ideal for slightly older children.
Snowmans Hill Summit
Snowman’s Hill is a designated sledding hill at the Snowman’s Hill Pass on CA Highway 89 between Interstate 5 and McCloud, California. Depending on the winter snowfall, sledders can visit the hill through May. Snowman’s Hill is located near the high point on the roadway, faces to the North and therefore retains snow well. The average run length is 300 feet, perfect for people looking for a fun sledding or tobagganing experience. There is ample parking, bathrooms and crowds of happy sledders! This location is ideal for slightly older children.

Food scene

The McCloud Meat Market uses seasonal and local organic produce as much as possible, creating new menu items and craft cocktails regularly. Enjoy food and drink on the patio during the summer or come inside for a delicious meal in their dining room or in their beautifully decorated bar. THURSDAY THRU MONDAY 4:00PM TO 10:00PM 231 Main Street McCloud, CA 530.964.2765
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McCloud Meat Market and Tavern
231 Main St
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The McCloud Meat Market uses seasonal and local organic produce as much as possible, creating new menu items and craft cocktails regularly. Enjoy food and drink on the patio during the summer or come inside for a delicious meal in their dining room or in their beautifully decorated bar. THURSDAY THRU MONDAY 4:00PM TO 10:00PM 231 Main Street McCloud, CA 530.964.2765
A veteran/family owned Nanobrewery/Pizzeria at the bottom of Mt. Shasta in far Northern California. They craft European style beers from pure Shasta glacier water. Stop by for lunch or dinner and try one of their made to order pizzas, made with beer pizza sauce and three cheese blend. They also have specialty sandwiches. This restaurant has dog friendly patio seating. BUSINESS HOURS SUNDAY-THURSDAY 3:30PM-8PM FRIDAY-SATURDAY 1:30PM-9PM 110 Squaw Valley Rd, McCloud, CA 96057 530-925-5894
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Siskiyou Brew Works
110 Squaw Valley Rd
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A veteran/family owned Nanobrewery/Pizzeria at the bottom of Mt. Shasta in far Northern California. They craft European style beers from pure Shasta glacier water. Stop by for lunch or dinner and try one of their made to order pizzas, made with beer pizza sauce and three cheese blend. They also have specialty sandwiches. This restaurant has dog friendly patio seating. BUSINESS HOURS SUNDAY-THURSDAY 3:30PM-8PM FRIDAY-SATURDAY 1:30PM-9PM 110 Squaw Valley Rd, McCloud, CA 96057 530-925-5894
A casual dining restaurant serving delicious hand pressed burgers, premium ice cream, fresh fruit milkshakes and ice cold beer. Floyd’s Frosty has been family owned and operated for over 10 years. They take pride in providing a family friendly atmosphere and small-town friendly service. BUSINESS HOURS SUNDAY-SATURDAY: 11AM-6PM 125 Broadway Ave, McCloud, CA 96057 (530) 964-9747
Floyd's Frosty
125 Broadway Ave
A casual dining restaurant serving delicious hand pressed burgers, premium ice cream, fresh fruit milkshakes and ice cold beer. Floyd’s Frosty has been family owned and operated for over 10 years. They take pride in providing a family friendly atmosphere and small-town friendly service. BUSINESS HOURS SUNDAY-SATURDAY: 11AM-6PM 125 Broadway Ave, McCloud, CA 96057 (530) 964-9747
Located at the north end of the McCloud Historic District, the Axe & Rose Public House offers a unique Mt Shasta dining experience, full bar and traditional pub style menu. Once the workforce cafeteria for the old lumber mill, and later a dance hall, the building provides craftsmanship and details largely preserved in its original condition from the 1930’s. The Axe & Rose adjoins The Cascade Room Event Hall, McCloud Hotel’s new indoor conference and banquet space. With its 14 foot high, coffered ceiling and intricately hand-stenciled wood beams, the versatile space will wow your guests. Both venues may be combined for larger private events. Just 5 miles from the Ski Park and Nordic Center, the Axe & Rose has a laidback and relaxed mountain atmosphere that makes it the perfect location to meet up with friends after a day on the slopes. Open 11am daily, join co-workers for a casual lunch; enjoy a fun dinner with a group or a romantic evening for two. Come explore historic McCloud and McCloud River Waterfalls Trail. We are Mt Shasta’s Southern Gateway 9 miles east of Iinterstate-5 along State Route 89 aka the Volcanic Scenic Byway. BUSINESS HOURS SUNDAY 11AM–9PM MONDAY 11AM–9PM TUESDAY 11AM–9PM WEDNESDAY 11AM–9PM THURSDAY 11AM–9PM FRIDAY 11AM–11PM SATURDAY 11AM–11PM 424 Main Street McCloud, California 96057 (530) 408-8322MAP
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The Hall - Axe & Rose Public House
424 Main St
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Located at the north end of the McCloud Historic District, the Axe & Rose Public House offers a unique Mt Shasta dining experience, full bar and traditional pub style menu. Once the workforce cafeteria for the old lumber mill, and later a dance hall, the building provides craftsmanship and details largely preserved in its original condition from the 1930’s. The Axe & Rose adjoins The Cascade Room Event Hall, McCloud Hotel’s new indoor conference and banquet space. With its 14 foot high, coffered ceiling and intricately hand-stenciled wood beams, the versatile space will wow your guests. Both venues may be combined for larger private events. Just 5 miles from the Ski Park and Nordic Center, the Axe & Rose has a laidback and relaxed mountain atmosphere that makes it the perfect location to meet up with friends after a day on the slopes. Open 11am daily, join co-workers for a casual lunch; enjoy a fun dinner with a group or a romantic evening for two. Come explore historic McCloud and McCloud River Waterfalls Trail. We are Mt Shasta’s Southern Gateway 9 miles east of Iinterstate-5 along State Route 89 aka the Volcanic Scenic Byway. BUSINESS HOURS SUNDAY 11AM–9PM MONDAY 11AM–9PM TUESDAY 11AM–9PM WEDNESDAY 11AM–9PM THURSDAY 11AM–9PM FRIDAY 11AM–11PM SATURDAY 11AM–11PM 424 Main Street McCloud, California 96057 (530) 408-8322MAP
Clearwater Coffee & Kitchen is a small cafe and coffee shop at the base of Mount Shasta in the beautiful small town of McCloud, California. This local coffee house proudly serves Mellelo Coffee, fresh made breakfast, handmade bakery treat and delicious lunches, lovingly prepared with organic vegetables. Satisfy your morning craving with a breakfast burrito, biscuits and gravy, whose base is a cheddar dill biscuit. Enjoy an egg scramble or ham and cheese on a butter croissant. Take a muffin, fruit turnover or extra-large soft cookie with your coffee or energy smoothie and stroll down town to take in the historical district with the view of Mt Shasta in the background. Lunch? Enjoy in the café, outside or to go a savory wrap, soup, salad or Italian panini. Their menu is only made with fresh ingredients. BUSINESS HOURS SUNDAY-TUESDAY: 7AM-4PM WEDNESDAY: 7AM-2PM THURSDAY-SATURDAY: 7AM-4PM 207 S Quincy Ave, McCloud, CA 95607 (530) 925-9116
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Clearwater Coffee & Kitchen
207 S Quincy Ave
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Clearwater Coffee & Kitchen is a small cafe and coffee shop at the base of Mount Shasta in the beautiful small town of McCloud, California. This local coffee house proudly serves Mellelo Coffee, fresh made breakfast, handmade bakery treat and delicious lunches, lovingly prepared with organic vegetables. Satisfy your morning craving with a breakfast burrito, biscuits and gravy, whose base is a cheddar dill biscuit. Enjoy an egg scramble or ham and cheese on a butter croissant. Take a muffin, fruit turnover or extra-large soft cookie with your coffee or energy smoothie and stroll down town to take in the historical district with the view of Mt Shasta in the background. Lunch? Enjoy in the café, outside or to go a savory wrap, soup, salad or Italian panini. Their menu is only made with fresh ingredients. BUSINESS HOURS SUNDAY-TUESDAY: 7AM-4PM WEDNESDAY: 7AM-2PM THURSDAY-SATURDAY: 7AM-4PM 207 S Quincy Ave, McCloud, CA 95607 (530) 925-9116
The imaginative menu changes with the season to include vegetables and herbs from their own garden in addition to grass-fed beef, eco-sustainable fish, vegetarian, gluten-free and vegan options, many of which are organic and sourced locally from small growers and farmers through their local CSA (Community Sourced Agriculture). The extensive wine list has been hand selected to compliment the cuisine. Sage dining room is located off of the hotel lobby. Outdoor dining under a pergola-covered terrace overlooking the gardens during the summer months or when weather permits. BUSINESS HOURS WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY: 5:30PM-8PM 408 Main St, McCloud, CA 96057 (530) 964-2822
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Sage Restaurant at the McCloud Hotel
408 Main St
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The imaginative menu changes with the season to include vegetables and herbs from their own garden in addition to grass-fed beef, eco-sustainable fish, vegetarian, gluten-free and vegan options, many of which are organic and sourced locally from small growers and farmers through their local CSA (Community Sourced Agriculture). The extensive wine list has been hand selected to compliment the cuisine. Sage dining room is located off of the hotel lobby. Outdoor dining under a pergola-covered terrace overlooking the gardens during the summer months or when weather permits. BUSINESS HOURS WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY: 5:30PM-8PM 408 Main St, McCloud, CA 96057 (530) 964-2822
Located on the northernmost end of the family-owned White Mountain Mercantile (a single building with multiple shops and a hotel), you will be surprised at what you find. The restaurant in simple, eloquent cozy and, well, like something you'd find in a novel. The food here is good -- surprisingly good. We love the breakfast menu. The coffee is always great. If you're in the area and looking for a spot off the beaten path, this is a must-stop. You will feel like you've been transported back to a much-simpler time where the people are friendly, the food is good and the location is breathtaking.
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White Mountain Cafe
243 Main St
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Located on the northernmost end of the family-owned White Mountain Mercantile (a single building with multiple shops and a hotel), you will be surprised at what you find. The restaurant in simple, eloquent cozy and, well, like something you'd find in a novel. The food here is good -- surprisingly good. We love the breakfast menu. The coffee is always great. If you're in the area and looking for a spot off the beaten path, this is a must-stop. You will feel like you've been transported back to a much-simpler time where the people are friendly, the food is good and the location is breathtaking.