The sacred sites and spiritual experiences at Mt. Shasta are well known, so I thought I’d take a trip and visit them myself. The Native Americans of the area have always felt that this area of the Cascade Mountains was the center of the Universe. Many have had experiences with ancient Lemurians, angels, faeries, and aliens. While I didn’t have any experiences of that magnitude, I did enjoy the sacred sites that I visited.

Mt. Shasta has many energy vortexes and portals, and probably the most well-known spot for experiencing them is Panther Meadows, an ancient outdoor temple site. It’s known as a doorway between dimensions, and is a special vortex spot. Sadly, because of the road closure when I got there, it was going to be an hour hike just to the beginning of the trail, and I couldn’t do it in the almost 100 degree heat. But, here are the sacred sites I did visit in Mt. Shasta which can help guide you on your visit as you explore the area.

Spiritual Experiences At Mt. Shasta

1. Gateway Peace Garden

Gateway Peace Garden is something of a hidden sacred site in Mt. Shasta. It’s located at  834 Ski Village Drive and the message here is that we must be peaceful within ourselves if we hope to have world peace. It’s a place for lingering and contemplating, whether you want to walk the labyrinth or sit in one of the many sitting areas there and a Mother Mary meditation garden.

There is a view of Mt. Shasta from here, too. The vision of the owners who created this garden is just beautiful and they started it because they wanted to fulfill a higher purpose with their lives. The garden is open for quiet meditation every day from sunrise to sunset. This garden is one of the unique spiritual experiences of Mt. Shasta, and I hope you will visit.

2. Mossbrae Falls

I’ve been to a lot of beautiful waterfalls, but Mossbrae Falls was one of the most beautiful. It’s an absolute hidden gem, and it was my favorite of the spiritual experiences at Mt. Shasta. I couldn’t fit the waterfall in one frame with my camera. Just know, it’s even prettier in person than photos can convey. This is a spring-fed waterfall, and there are many layers to it as the water flows over the moss making it look like something out of a fairy tale.

It also felt like something of an initiation for me to get there. It’s actually not a legal hike, as you have to hike along some railroad tracks to get there (see disclaimer below). The Sacramento River rushes below you, and I will say my heart beat pretty fast as I did the hike (about 40 minutes). It is possible to move to the side if a train comes, but there’s not much room. It caused me to really think about life, and if I was really wanting to do what I wanted in this life. I thought about how we have no guarantee of how long our lives will last, and just how temporary our lives are. It made getting to the falls that much more special and sacred.

Disclaimer: Hiking to the falls is trespassing. Fines can be as much as $300. If you choose to hike to the falls, you’re doing so at your own risk so please be cautious and cognizant of your surroundings.

3. Hedge Creek Falls

Hedge Creek Falls is a sweet little waterfall, about 30 feet high, that you can walk behind or even sit underneath if you’re so inclined. The hike is short, and if you continue to the end, you will come to an observation tower with a view of Mt. Shasta. There is also a water fountain with spring fed water to fill your water bottles with. I enjoyed getting my water more from here then at the headwaters, where you just scoop your water from the spring while trying to balance on the stepping stones. I felt this was a bit more sanitary. This trail was a little more crowded than most, probably because the hike is so short.

4. Castle Crags

I definitely felt a vortex at Castle Crags, the granite dolmites that rise to over 6,500 feet in elevation. There are many myths and legends surrounding the area here, one of them being that these are part of the remains of Lemuria. The Native Americans also consider this to be a sacred area. There are 28 miles of hiking trails. I only did the short walk to Vista Point, as it was too hot for a long hike the day I visited. You can see both the crags and Mt. Shasta from this viewpoint, and it was majestic. I also happened to be the only one at the viewpoint, which made it even more peaceful.

5. Castle Lake

Castle Lake is a power point and holds a “spirit of place” for transmuting world aggression through prayer and meditation while gazing into the lake. The lake is formed by glaciers, and the pristine water is crystal clear. You can hike around its glistening waters for beautiful viewpoints. Or, take a two mile hike to Heart Lake, another area known for spiritual experiences at Mt. Shasta.

6. Faery Falls

Faery Falls is a tranquil waterfall in a forest with a shallow pool at the bottom. Some say the falls are magical and can transport visitors to an imaginary wonderland where fairies exist. Others say the area’s springs have healing properties. Be careful as there are mountain lions in the area. The trail has a bit of an incline to reach the falls. I felt like the forest surrounding the falls was definitely quite magical. (Check out the orbs in the lower right of the photo below!) I met someone on the trail who told me there was a great pool to soak in just above the falls, but I felt like the trail to get to that pool was a bit treacherous, so I just stuck to the falls. There are no signs for the trail, so I used AllTrails to find it.

7. Ascension Rock

One of the most sacred places to visit on Mt. Shasta is Ascension Rock. Many people believe that the 5th dimensional council of Telos lies beneath it. Many people like to sit here and meditate while others like to climb up the rock. It definitely is a special spot.

As you can see, there is a lot of magic to be had at Mt. Shasta. It’s not a place to rush around and see all of the sites as fast as you can. Instead, it’s a place to relax into presence and just be.