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Taylor Hinchcliff

Working full time for Chico State University. Hiking and camping are what keep me sane and feed my soul.

What I love about Castle Crags is how versatile it is when it comes to choices in adventures. Winter? Slap on the snowshoes and make your way up to Castle Dome for some breathtaking views of the surrounding area (including nearby Mt. Shasta in all her glory). Summer? If rock climbing isn't your thing, take that same Castle Dome trail up for an almost completely different adventure. The surroundings looks so different it's like looking in a mirror, with both sides being equally breathtaking. Highly recommend!

There are so many spots up near the falls where you can hang out and relax. If you have a hammock, definitely bring it with you. There are spots near the falls where you can set it up and read your book with the sound of the falls in the background. For a short hike it rates highly in my book.

Love this hike, especially in early Spring. The wildflowers are INSANE right now with all the water that California has gotten. Super easy to get to the falls, but even if you don't there are so many spots where you can find a moment of bliss up there. There's a spot near the bottom of Ravine Falls where there is a ton of trees, and it is PERFECT if you enjoy setting up a hammock and relaxing.