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Covering 50,000 square miles, the massive 沙斯塔喀斯喀特地区 is one of the most expansive and wildly beautiful areas in the Golden State. Natural wonders like glassy lakes, verdant forests, and snow-capped peaks are only part of the fun. California’s northeasterly corner is filled with unexpected hidden gems, from sustainable breweries to sock-hop-style diners imported from 2,600英里外. Explore it all on this road trip from 太浩城 to 山沙士达山.
从太浩湖开始你的旅程
太浩城，依偎在 太浩湖的北岸 还有头 特拉基河, is the perfect jumping off spot for your 沙士达山 Cascade road trip. As the largest alpine lake in North America, Lake Tahoe will give you a taste of the natural grandeur to come. Before you leave town, make sure to dip your toes in at 公共海滩 然后沿着 塔霍湖环径, which extends an astonishing 170 miles point-to-point.
在特拉基进行时间旅行
Trade crystal-clear waters for evergreen forests as you follow the 特拉基河 all the way to town. 特拉基, a railroad community-turned-skiing hotspot, still retains its Old Western charm. 停在 旧监狱博物馆 for a tour of the longest-continuously run jail in California which once held notorious troublemakers like Baby Face Nelson and Ma Spinelli. For lunch, hop a few decades forward at 贾克斯在铁轨上. This authentic 1940s diner was shipped all the way from Philadelphia by an enterprising restaurateur. The Americana-meets-Cali fare includes chorizo breakfast burritos and southern-fried steak and eggs.
啤酒点
Say so long to 特拉基 and veer west on 80号州际公路，停下来快速地泼水 印度的弹簧, where the south fork of the Yuba River forms natural swimming holes. 擦干毛巾，继续往西 内华达山脉啤酒厂 in 奇科. Long before craft beer was cool, Sierra Nevada was growing its own hops for pitch-perfect pale ale. 后 参观庄园我想尝一尝. 留下来吃晚饭 酒吧, where wood-fired pizza dough is made from fresh brewer’s yeast, before tucking into your four-poster bed at 酒店詹姆斯.
在阿尔马诺湖划船
The next morning, enjoy two hours of wide-open mountain driving along State Route 32. You’ll notice the Douglas firs grow increasingly taller as you make your way north to 湖Almanor. Along the lake’s southern tip, you’ll spot signs for 阿尔马诺湖皮艇. Choose your vessel—standup paddle boards, as well as single and tandem kayaks are available for rent—before enjoying the pristine water and views of snow-capped 拉森峰.
探索隐藏的洞穴
Continue toward your trip’s North Star, the massive 山沙士达山它像灯塔一样隐约可见. 在路上，不要错过 沙斯塔湖洞穴. This National Natural Landmark in Lakehead is a must-see. 通过双体船到达那里, 乘坐返程巴士, and vista-filled short hike is half the fun, but the caverns are the real showstopper. 探索2.5亿年前 石灰岩洞穴 充满了石笋, 中一根, and soda straws as you wind your way through tight tunnels and well-lit rooms.
环山远足. 沙士达山
Less than an hour later, you’ll reach your final stop. From the crystal shops that line the city of Mt. 沙士达山这是通往迷人小径的主要道路, this town is all about the mystical draw of its 14,180英尺高的山上. Featuring an on-property spa, golf course, and restaurant, 沙斯塔山度假村 is the perfect spot to enjoy some pampering after a few days on the road. Check in before driving toward the mountain itself, which remains an active volcano to this day. 在夏季的几个月里，前往 Mt. 沙士达山荒野 to hike along wildflower-dotted fields with mind-bending vistas. In winter, enjoy the 80 inches of annual snowfall, which makes for plenty of powder days.