Skip to main content It's now easier than ever to hike to the summit of Mt. Shasta. Here's why FacebookTwitterEmail 1of6 Hakon Rozell of Bend (Tehama County) hikes down Olbermann’s Causeway after summiting Mount Shasta.Max Whittaker/Special to The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less 2of6 A sign reminds visitors to stay on trails as they enter the Mount Shasta Wilderness. The demand for guided treks surged during the coronavirus pandemic last year.Max Whittaker/Special to The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less 3of6 Bill and Jan Deckman of San Jose take a day hike to the Sierra Club’s Horse Camp on Mount Shasta. The easily accessible mountain attracts casual hikers and novice mountain climbers.Max Whittaker / Special to The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less