Beautiful hike ,but the best for me are the views to Mount Shasta, my alltime favourite mountain . Thank you for showing and greetings from Germany
@adnarim6057 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been to the top of the dome, it’s possible! But definitely terrifying.
@angela3chapman11 ай бұрын
Thank you. Beautiful film.
@matthewbliven27952 жыл бұрын
I really like your videos. I'm a blue collar guy. I don't have much time for travel, or vacation. I live here it's really expensive. Living vicariously through you sir. Much appreciated.
@ursinidaho2 жыл бұрын
Way to tough it out! Looks like the effort was totally worth it! It's so beautiful.
@gracesixty36662 жыл бұрын
I have just found your channel and I absolutly love it, Thank you so much for sharing your videos. I live in England and plan to visit the USA in a couple of years. I am going to watch all your videos, you have such a beautiful country, and even seeing the places you stop to eat and what you eat is interesting as it is so very differant from England. Also love the interaction between you and your dad. Thank you again.
@MaylesTrails2 жыл бұрын
I stumbled across Castle Crags by accident, caught a glimpse of it from I-5, then promptly looked it up. Did that trail in 2015, and remember the viewpoint next to the dome being epic! Time for another visit.
@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA2 жыл бұрын
Another great reason to return to California from Connecticut.
@lopezexplora2 жыл бұрын
Amazing videos! As usual 🥾🥾
@Nick-qg1sc2 жыл бұрын
Babe wake up, a new California through my lens video uploaded
@gantz09492 жыл бұрын
leave me alone I gotta get up early tomorrow
@prowrestlingisart67422 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you highlighting the lesser known parks and trails. Switchbacks make inclines much more manageable than going up in a straight line. Views are stunning but you definitely earn it. Thanks Josh!
@theathjr2 жыл бұрын
Wow Josh that was one heckuva clear viewing day of Shasta ! Everytime I’ve passed it on our way to Oregon it has been covered in clouds.
@graham9742 жыл бұрын
Great video! I love camping and hiking at Castle Crags SP. It’s beautiful and so convenient right off the 5!
@ashwinvasavada84012 жыл бұрын
I had made a mental note to look this up last time I drove the 5. Thanks for the report! Gotta do it now!
@kellyjohnson36172 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I had heard it was a pretty tough hike. I appreciate seeing it before I would attempt it. It looks like a beautiful hike. As for the PCT, I’ve never wanted to hike the whole thing cuz I know there are demands on it my body couldn’t take. But I’ve hiked more accessible sections of it. I more vicariously follow PCT hikers on You Tube every year to enjoy irs beauty from home and inspire me to get out on the trails. It’s why I enjoy your channel too. You inspire me to get outside. Thanks for posting
@johnmcgowanireland6952 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking me on a hike !
@crystalbluebutterfly10 ай бұрын
That was insane! Loved it!
@jesse75 Жыл бұрын
Just did the hike today with my daughter, 18 years old, and her friend. I'm 65 years old. I can tell you the trail is brutal and strenuous. I won't do it again. If you do go, the only place for water is Indian springs. It's worth it to cool off and get a drink. I stopped near the end of the trail sign while my daughter and her friend climbed the dome. My daughter said that part of the climb on the granite face is the most challenging. She said there is two crevice you can go to the top. They went up the upper and went down the lower. She wouldn't recommend the climb if you are scared of heights. And not confident about your ability.
@tristenbeeson48411 ай бұрын
good ole sierra scrambling. except not in the sierras just this random granatic pluton in the middle of nowhere. Have your daughter check out Cosmic Wall(5.6) if she ever wants to do a legit climb up in the crags w/ gear (Or without if youre baller enough and can downclimb 5.7)
@roncross19452 жыл бұрын
I love Castle Crags S. P. Your whole video was worth the tip about plant identification. 😎
@Twobarpsi2 жыл бұрын
Excellent scenic video! Just incredible footage!!
@goby9995 ай бұрын
Great video!!!
@HealthierLifestyleRob2 жыл бұрын
that looks fun!
@lisacalderon33672 жыл бұрын
Looks beautiful
@cmichaelhaugh85172 жыл бұрын
Wow! I’m quite familiar with SOCAL but these northern sites are new and exciting. Thank you!
@vitor26502 жыл бұрын
Thanks for reviewing this trail! I hiked this back in mid May and it kicked my butt.
@karencaskey62102 жыл бұрын
We've been to Castle Crags several times and it's so pretty. Done the Dome Trail before. Yeah, it's definitely tough and was hot the day we hiked it too. But the views were amazing! The Root Creek Trail is also a really nice one for families as it's relatively flat, well shaded, and follows a pretty creek. Lots of wild flowers and fern along there too, especially in the spring and early summer. You actually get a great view if the Crags driving northbound on I-5 as you are approaching Dunsmuir. We've stopped a number of times here just for a nice picnic lunch and stretch break at the overlook on our way up the freeway to other destinations. It's a very beautiful place and worth a short stop or an entire day.
@tristenbeeson48411 ай бұрын
You mention castle dome and the scramble to get to the top, but you have like 5 shots looking at the most popular adventure climb in all of siskiyou county. It was the large spire on the left when youre at the top of the dome trial. It is called Cosmic Wall.
@Eva-Eva10102 жыл бұрын
Cool dude happy trails🍪🍪🍺
@paintlover70 Жыл бұрын
It's definitely a hike uphill !!! If going to early in the season (to avoid the heat) you take the chance of there still neighbors snow on the upper end of the trial. There were a couple of spots that had icy snow and with the drop off I was to chicken to cross, so didn't make it to the very top. If you have knees that give you trouble coming back down will put some serious stress on them. Highly recommend taking snacks, water and some trekking poles. It does get hot during late spring and through into fall, so be prepared for that.
@chili15932 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks. My Pct aspirations are limited to day hiking
@topquarkbln2 жыл бұрын
Great vid and great scenery. I look up the places on Google maps to virtually walk the nature AND this time I have found the fairytale Popcorn spring next to the Pacific Crest Trail 😉 Thanks for sharing your experiences from beautiful California ❤️👍☀️☀️☀️🌐
@BoogieMan5682 жыл бұрын
i really enjoy your videos🤘 cheers from norway🙂
@ExpansivenessofLight2 жыл бұрын
Give yourself a good 6-8 hours to enjoy getting to the top......there is a lot of quartz crystal in the rocks and can really help go deep in meditation. There is a back trail that is incredible taking you to some clear pools of water that one can get into - off of Soda Creek exit. For older people, going down hill is hard on the knees and will probably be sore for about three days afterwards, however, it is worth it!
@natlovell1222 жыл бұрын
Awesome as always!
@DavidMartinez-cq3hx2 жыл бұрын
Cool trail Josh! It reminds me a little of the High Peaks trail at Pinnacles but mostly it reminds me of the trail to the top of Half Dome. My wife and I stopped at Castle Crags back in 2017 as a rest stop on our way to Grant's Pass and I really wish I had been able to hike there, maybe next time😁.
@C-TOS2 жыл бұрын
If it wasn't for work, I could go this 4th of July to California and spend some nice weekend in the wilderness. Is there still snow pack in Shasta right now?
@randycaldwell66092 жыл бұрын
So silly me and friends Always went to the top, me and wife of 35 years still run it. There are 7 hidden lakes enjoy! Born and raised, Itsawai Native !
@abcccdd12112 жыл бұрын
Josh thanks for the awesome videos! I recently came across your channel and have a quick question on Mori Point in NorCal and Dana Point in SoCal. Am I allowed to build houses at Mori Point headland or Dana Point Conservation area along the cliffs (the one around 2:18 in ur Dana Point video I see two houses already built along the cliff)?
@cabinvibesebaystore89562 жыл бұрын
New sub! Liked 🙏✌️
@Roadtosomethingnew12 жыл бұрын
I can tell this trail was rough because you hike pretty often and you seemed pretty beat at the end
@alexrcastillo19772 жыл бұрын
Great video. When do you want to come Back to big bear. I have an Airbnb you can stay
@alexrcastillo19772 жыл бұрын
www.airbnb.com/h/castillolandingcabin
@jigglypuff68522 жыл бұрын
Can you share your airbnb link here? Looking for stays near Mount shasta
@cosmogoy18952 жыл бұрын
SURE BEATS 10,000 SWAMPS & TUNDRA minnesota.....😄
@markyuen23122 жыл бұрын
Unless you are in really good shape, I'm surprised that your legs didn't cramp up when you did the last part of the hike.