5 days in Mount Shasta, Crater Lake National Park & Lassen Volcanic National Park Itinerary

Mount Shasta is a city in Siskiyou County, California, at about 3600ft above sea level on the flanks of Mount Shasta, a prominent northern California landmark. On the 21st (Mon), take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Shasta, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Siskiyou, and then admire the majestic nature at Castle Crags State Park.

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San Francisco to Mount Shasta is an approximately 4.5-hour car ride. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from San Francisco in November; daily highs in Mount Shasta reach 53°F and lows reach 33°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can go by car to Crater Lake National Park.

Reaching a depth of 592 m (1,943 ft), Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Tue): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Crater Lake National Park.

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You can drive from Mount Shasta to Crater Lake National Park in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 55°F in November, and nighttime lows around 38°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Lassen Volcanic National Park.

In Lassen Volcanic National Park, steaming volcanic mountains give way to alpine meadows filled with wildflowers and pristine mountain lakes.

Get out of town with these interesting Lassen Volcanic National Park side-trips: Large Junk Art Sculptures (in Cassel), McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park (in Burney) and Hat Creek Rim Overlook (in Old Station). And it doesn't end there: get impressive views of Lassen Peak , explore the striking landscape at Bumpass Hell, witness a stunning natural landmark at Terminal Geyser, and explore the activities along Boiling Springs Lake.

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You can drive from Crater Lake National Park to Lassen Volcanic National Park in 4.5 hours. When traveling from Crater Lake National Park in November, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Lassen Volcanic National Park: temperatures range from 64°F by day to 42°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive back home.