Guidebook for Dunsmuir
Food Scene
YAKS on the 5
4917 Dunsmuir Ave15 beers on tap and gourmet burgers
Awesome coffee, healthy eats, kombucha on tap, hip (but not hipster) atmosphere, and great place to meet locals
31 locals recommend
The Wheelhouse
5841 Sacramento AveAwesome coffee, healthy eats, kombucha on tap, hip (but not hipster) atmosphere, and great place to meet locals
The best restaurant in Mount Shasta is actually in Dunsmuir...and it is Cafe Maddalena. Amazon seasonal menu and the best desserts around.
49 locals recommend
Café Maddalena
5801 Sacramento AveThe best restaurant in Mount Shasta is actually in Dunsmuir...and it is Cafe Maddalena. Amazon seasonal menu and the best desserts around.
Local beer scene. Nice patio. Lots of flies, so be mindful of your meal if you choose to eat there.
43 locals recommend
Dunsmuir Brewery Works
5701 Dunsmuir AveLocal beer scene. Nice patio. Lots of flies, so be mindful of your meal if you choose to eat there.
Into trains? This restaurant has converted old railroad cars into a pretty cool restaurant and bar. Highly recommended for the "OMG, you will never guess what I did" traveler. Great views of Castle Crags, too.
13 locals recommend
Railroad Park Resort Restaurant
100 Railroad Park RdInto trains? This restaurant has converted old railroad cars into a pretty cool restaurant and bar. Highly recommended for the "OMG, you will never guess what I did" traveler. Great views of Castle Crags, too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Best dive bar in Dunsmuir. Only place in town open past 9 PM!!!
8 locals recommend
Spirits Bar & Lounge
5827 Dunsmuir AveBest dive bar in Dunsmuir. Only place in town open past 9 PM!!!
Sightseeing
Cute waterfall right on the North end of town. Accessible even to couch potatoes.
49 locals recommend
Hedge Creek Falls
4131 Dunsmuir AveCute waterfall right on the North end of town. Accessible even to couch potatoes.
Amazeballz waterfall for the thrillseeker (you have to walk along the railroad tracks to get there).
49 locals recommend
Mossbrae Falls
Amazeballz waterfall for the thrillseeker (you have to walk along the railroad tracks to get there).
City Park near Rail Car station
Into trains? There is this cool rail car for the public to explore.
Parks & Nature
Awesome lake! Totally worth the drive. The water is part snow melt and part mineral spring. You can lounge along the shore or use this place as a base to hit the lake trail or Heart Lake trail.
64 locals recommend
Castle Lake Trail
Awesome lake! Totally worth the drive. The water is part snow melt and part mineral spring. You can lounge along the shore or use this place as a base to hit the lake trail or Heart Lake trail.
Lake Siskiyou is a great swimming or paddle board lake. A trail (about 7 miles) circumnavigates the lake. You can swim for free from any access point except the beach maintained by the Lake Siskiyou Campground.
77 locals recommend
Lake Siskiyou
Lake Siskiyou is a great swimming or paddle board lake. A trail (about 7 miles) circumnavigates the lake. You can swim for free from any access point except the beach maintained by the Lake Siskiyou Campground.
Amazing trail along the McCloud river that connect Upper, Middle, and Lower Falls. Each waterfall is accessible by vehicle or via the trail. Hit the Cattle Camp swimming hole on the way back if you want to try a rope swing into 40 degree water!!!
71 locals recommend
McCloud Falls - Upper Fall
Upper Fall RoadAmazing trail along the McCloud river that connect Upper, Middle, and Lower Falls. Each waterfall is accessible by vehicle or via the trail. Hit the Cattle Camp swimming hole on the way back if you want to try a rope swing into 40 degree water!!!
Highest access point by vehicles on Mount Shasta. Go here for great views or to hit the trail to Panther Meadow or Horse Camp. In winter you can back country ski from here or launch your snow mobile.
33 locals recommend
Bunny Flat Trailhead
Everitt Memorial HighwayHighest access point by vehicles on Mount Shasta. Go here for great views or to hit the trail to Panther Meadow or Horse Camp. In winter you can back country ski from here or launch your snow mobile.
Mount Shasta Ski Park has amazing mountain bike trails in the summer and quaint park skiing and snowboarding in the winter. Rates are surprisingly inexpensive, and it is small enough to not get (too) lost in. Great for kiddos to learn to ski/board.
84 locals recommend
Mt. Shasta Ski Park
4500 Ski Park HwyMount Shasta Ski Park has amazing mountain bike trails in the summer and quaint park skiing and snowboarding in the winter. Rates are surprisingly inexpensive, and it is small enough to not get (too) lost in. Great for kiddos to learn to ski/board.
Essentials
Cute little local market. You can get all essential groceries, fresh meat, and alcohol here.
15 locals recommend
Dunsmuir Supermarket
5529 Dunsmuir AveCute little local market. You can get all essential groceries, fresh meat, and alcohol here.
Berryvale Grocery
305 S Mt Shasta BlvdClosest health food store. Lots of organic and healthy choices.