The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Shasta County
Shasta County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments in Shasta County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Shasta County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 13, 2025
Lake Helen
Highlight • Lake
Lake Helen is a glacial tarn situated at approximately 8,200 feet in Lassen Volcanic National Park, in Northern California. Located south of Lassen Peak and west of Bumpass Mountain, the …
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Bumpass Hell Boardwalk
Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument
You don't need to go all the way to Yellowstone National Park to see stunning geothermal activity. Bumpass Hell is boiling and steaming with tiny blue ponds and milky streams: …
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Kings Creek Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
There are two ways to reach the falls from the trailhead, via the horse trail or along the creek/cascades. The cascades section of the trail is closed (as of Nov …
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Brokeoff Volcano Vista
Highlight • Viewpoint
Here see a view of Brokeoff Mountain, the remnant of an extinct volcano and the second-tallest peak in the park.
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Burney Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
If you arrive here with a car, you have to pay 10 Dollars as entrance fee. Hikers can walk in for free. Burney Falls is a side Trip that is …
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Brokeoff Mountain (9,235 ft) — Lassen Volcanic National Park
Highlight • Summit
Brokeoff Mt is the second highest point in the Lassen Volcanic National Park. It sees year-round activity because of it’s easy access from Highway 89. The round trip from the …
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Lassen Peak Summit
Highlight • Summit
Mount Lassen in Lassen Volcanic National Park is the southernmost active volcano in the Cascade Range that stretches from Northern California all the way up to British Columbia in Canada. …
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Hat Creek Rim Scenic Vistapoint
Highlight • Viewpoint
The PCT crosses this parking lot. From this view point you can see Mount Lassen to your left and majestic Mount Shasta to your right. From here, the PCT continues …
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PCT 🌋 Lassen Volcanic National Park Northern Boundary
Highlight • Trail
The PCT permit allows you to enter the National Park. If you want to camp within the boundaries, you have to carry a bear canister. The hike along the PCT …
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Subway Cave - Volcanic lava tube
Highlight • Cave
The Subway Cave is just a short detour from the PCT. Invest half an hour to investigate the unique lava tubes and the cool air within. There are also toilets at the parking lot as well as potable water.
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