Castle Crags Wilderness, Nature reserve in Shasta County, United States.
Granite spires rise from 2,500 to 7,300 feet in elevation across the 12,232-acre wilderness area within Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
The U.S. Congress established Castle Crags through the California Wilderness Act in 1984, designating it as an IUCN category Ib protected area.
Native Wintu Indians named this location the Abode of the Devil, while Spanish explorers later designated it as Castillo del Diablo.
Multiple trailheads connect to the Pacific Crest Trail system, offering hiking routes through mixed conifer forests and granite formations.
The 1,732-acre roadless region contains Castle Lake, site of the 1855 Battle of Castle Crags, now California Historical Landmark Number 16.
Location: Shasta County
Operator: US Forest Service
GPS coordinates: 41.19779,-122.38965
Latest update: March 13, 2025 16:55
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