Mt. Shasta is one of the taller volcanoes of the Cascade Range. This active volcano that lies in Siskiyou County in Northern California is visible from Interstate 5 if you are on the way to Oregon (or if you are driving down from there).
If you are on your way South, there is a viewpoint just off I-5 that gives you a great view of this stratovolcano. These pictures of Mt. Shasta are from one of my stops there.
Mt. Shasta facts:
Mt. Shasta is an active volcano of the Cascade Mountain Range that runs through the states of the west coast and into British Columbia. Shasta is 14,162 ft high. That’s over 4300 meters. As such, it is visible for several miles if you are on Interstate 5 in Northern California. There’s also a rest area beside the northbound lanes that gives you a good view of Mt. Shasta.
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It is majestic isn't it? Makes the road trip easier with such beauty of behold.
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It is. I'm sure you've seen it.
The best part of being on I-5 North of here is catching sight of Mt. Shasta, Mt. Hood and Mt. St Helen's. 🙂
Awesome pics.
Thank you so much, Rupam. 🙂
Gorgeous frames, Divya! 🙂
Thank you so, so much, Nomad. 🙂
It looks like a snow capped peak and it's a volcano ???
A snow-capped Volcano. There are two more huge ones north of here that are literally blanketed in snow in the winter and a good part of Spring too. I'll show you some pictures soon, Jaish. 🙂
Thank you for coming by.
the mountain top looks so beautiful and serene. Lovely!!
It really is such a lovely sight; one of my favourite ones while on this route. 🙂
Welcome to this blog, Rajlakshmi. 🙂
awesome 🙂
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I agree. That IS such an awesome sight.
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It is.
Thank you for coming by again, Tom.
Isn't it beautiful! So awe inspiring to see.
Sowwww beautiful – this one and the other volcanic mountains on this range. 🙂
Impressive skyline captured beautifully
Thank you so much, Magiceye. 🙂
the 1st,3rd and specially the last pic is so beautiful, it seems like i am seeing something in dream…mind blown…
Thank you so much, Jyotirmoy.
First of all, Welcome here.
So nice to know you liked these pictures. I love the sight of mountains like this and they always have that effect one me. 🙂
OMG! The first pic is absolutely breathtaking Dee… 🙂
When are you coming this side to see all of this, Archie?
Beautiful photographs and good use of depth of field for the boards Dee 🙂
Thank you, Puru.
It's always great to hear from you. I had one more look at that pic and thought I should have put up a picture of the board and the mountain in one frame; looks like I have a phone photo like that.
Thank again, Puru. I hope you are doing well. 🙂
You have captured Mt.Shasta really well 🙂 Wonderful pictures! My favorite being the first and the last one!
Thank you so much, Arun. 🙂
Thank you for taking the trouble to let me know. 🙂
Wow! Mountain looks divine. Nice photos.
Doesn't it look divine! 🙂
Thanks guys.
wow wow wowow wowowow .. what can i say more WOWOWOWWOWO
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Hello there!!
Tell me this one also went into that long list of places to see when you visit US. 🙂
How have you been, Bik?
Amazing! Never heard about Mt Shasta earlier. Thanks for sharing ?
Now you have 😉
You guys should come side and see it (and the other volcanoes of this mountain range).
You're welcome. 🙂
Knowing about this for the first time. Great shots!
I'm happy I could bring it to you.
Thank you, Indrani. 🙂
Such beautiful snaps.. your post is awe-inspiring! :')
Thanks a whole ton, Maitreni. 🙂
Nice to hear that. 🙂
Beautiful view.
It really is.
Thank you for dropping by, Rajesh. 🙂
WOW Captures Divya!
Thank you so, so much, Deepa.:)
Very majestic, and the snow-capped peak is in contrast with the lower plains..
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Yeah, quite a contrast — that.
Your well researched posts are interesting. I'll come by, soon. 🙂
Very alluring pic, Divya! Makes me realize how much more is still left to see:)
Thank you, Mr. Bhatia.
I'm sure. 🙂
How much ever we see, it's still going be just a handful of places, considering how much the world has to show us. Hmm… 🙂
Wow this is amazing…. Loved the color tones on the mountain and you captured it to perfection Dee 🙂
That is an amazing sight. It can be seen for miles together from the highway and it is one of my favourite sights on the route.
Thank you so much, Shweta.
nice clicks!!
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Thanks Sush. 🙂
Beautiful picture. Reminded me of my trip to Mt. Rainier in Washington State.
This is a sibling of that big one.
The time I tried to go see Mt. Rainier, it was foggy and we couldn't get close to the mountain because of the snow, even though we were almost into summer. 🙁 I hope to go see it sometime soon.
Thank you. 🙂
It looks intimidating through all that haze.
It does?
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So beautiful & serene! And informative too. Thanks, Divya, for such a wonderful post 🙂
Yeah, such a beauty. I'll be showing you some more volcanic mountains from this mountain range, soon.
Thank YOU, Ravish for coming by and taking the trouble to leave a comment. 🙂
I'm waiting….
And, It isn't a trouble at all 🙂
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Soon, my friend. 🙂 Gosh, you won't believe how much of writing I have to do. Too many trips and not enough writing. :D.
Heard about it for the first time. Great Shots.
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There's more coming. 🙂
Thank you, Swati.
It looks towering and spectacular!
It truly is. 🙂
Gosh,it is so beautiful! I feel like just running out of my home and landing there right now 🙂
Do that. I promise there are a few other volcanoes not far from this one. Actually there is a whole chain of them on this mountain range. 🙂
Fabulous!
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