Devastated Area Interpretive Trail, Educational trail in Shasta County, United States.
Description
The Devastated Area Interpretive Trail is an educational pathway in Shasta County that loops for about half a mile through volcanic terrain. The route shows information at several points about how volcanoes shaped the rock formations and land you see here.
History
The path documents volcanic eruptions that happened in this region by showing rock formations that remain from those events. These landscapes show how volcanic activity changed the area long ago.
Culture
The trail teaches about volcanic processes through explanations at different stations along the way. Visitors can see and understand how these natural forces have shaped the land around them.
Practical
The elevation change is slight and the path is well marked, so anyone can walk it comfortably. There is plenty of parking near the start of the trail.
Did you know?
The trail has solar-powered audio devices at several points that play explanations when turned on. When visitors turn on multiple stations at once, they create an unexpected blend of sounds.
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