Shasta MTB for a few days next weekend, Sisson Callahan, Ashland?

[Jack Burton]

Planning a Shasta MTB trip next week, riding as many as five days, happy to pedal but are prioritizing descents, rowdy, flow, steep tech, ectara :-). Were planning to ride Gateway Trails, a park day and some shuttling from ~ bunny flat, is there enough riding between the three or should we plan on a Sisson Callahan day or maybe Sisson Callahan is just kick ass and needs to be done? Enough with the 3 or 4 options or do we plan an Ashland day as well? Cheers!

[Dantheman]

or maybe Sisson Callahan is just kick ass and needs to be done?

Yes. If you tack on the optional OAB up to Eddy summit it's a 5,500 ft, 9 mile descent.

[Jack Burton]

nice! I'll get that booked, thanks

[homemadesalsa]

Gateway trails are fun but not earth-shattering. We were too late to grab the Sisson-Callahan shuttle and regretted it. McBride campground is nice, as is the boondock camping in the tight curve on the way to Bunny Flat.

[powpig]

Weaverville is up that way. I've heard good things but have never ridden there myself.
Sweepstakes is the trail I hear being raved about.
https://www.trailforks.com/trails/sweepstakes-533191/

[Jack Burton]

thanks! Sweepstakes looks like fun too

[homemadesalsa]

Weaverville is up that way. I've heard good things but have never ridden there myself.
Sweepstakes is the trail I hear being raved about.
https://www.trailforks.com/trails/sweepstakes-533191/

We rode a 2-3 hour loop on the lower trail system. Nicely built and worth your time. Didn't get to the longer shuttle ride.

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[donutlynx]

If considering Ashland b/w 9/27-9/29 - the Ashland Mountain Challenge is going on and the trails/trailheads will be very busy. Otherwise, the trails are in good shape if you like kitty litter over hardpack.

[Abies]

Sweepstakes is good if making a side trip to Weaverville. Very long descent that reminded me a bit of Oakridge. Mt Ashland is fun for sure. Gateway isn’t anything amazing (kinda flat) but a good option for any day where you just have a couple hours to ride.


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[Dantheman]

I grew up in Weaverville so nice to hear that good trails are being built. Jackass Ridge is fun, too. However, unless you're coming from the coast Weaverville is a 2-hr detour from Shasta. Beautiful drive though if you take Hwy 3 north over Scott Mountain.

[frorider]

Weaverville trail builders shuttled me on that ^ ride, it’s good & ends up at a bar. I am now trying to find excuses to include in future road trips.

[Jack Burton]

Shasta was a blast, Sisson Callahan :-) old & direct hiking trail. Steep enough to keep good speed, a bit on the FUN rowdy side. Did the gateway trails a few times & did some riding above that which was good too. will keep Weaverville on the radar for another trip!