Gray Butte
Trail starts near Panther Meadows. Please do not pick or trample flowers. Climb through red fir forest to a saddle and trail fork at 0.6 mile. Go right (left leads to South Gate Meadows) and head southerly along a ridge, cross a talus slope, and then reach a second saddle at 1.5 miles. Take the faint trail to your right 0.2 mile to the top of Gray Butte. Trail is rocky and steep in spots. Great views of Mt. Shasta from the top!
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
Trail Type
General Information
Distance / Time required: 4.0 miles roundtrip / 2 hours
Elevation at trailhead: 7500 feet with a 600 foot elevation gain
Dogs: Permitted only on Gray Butte trail. Dogs must be leashed while crossing Lower Panther Meadow.
Late June (July or August on heavy snow pack years) to late October.
Address: 204 West Alma Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
Phone: 530-926-4511
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Closed Saturday, and Sunday (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Directions
From the Mt. Shasta Ranger Station, head east on Alma Street (towards the mountain). Cross the railroad tracks and turn right at the signal onto Mt. Shasta Blvd. Continue two blocks to the next signal at Lake Street and turn left. Stay on Lake Street. You will climb a hill and veer to the left. You are now on Everitt Memorial Highway. Stay on this road through the four way stop, past the school (on the right) and over the railroad tracks. You will leave town and begin driving up the mountain. In 12 miles, you will arrive at Bunny Flat Trailhead. Continue another 1.7 miles past Bunny Flat and you will see a sign on your right for Panther Meadows Campground and parking for the trail.
