Mount Shasta
a 14,179-ft glaciered stratovolcano looming over the route
Mount Shasta is one of the places Roamward flags on the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway because it gives the drive its texture: a 14,179-ft glaciered stratovolcano looming over the route. Use it as a planned pull-over instead of letting the route become a blur between towns.
How it fits the drive
The Volcanic Legacy Byway runs Lassen Volcanic NP → Crater Lake NP. Two volcano parks and Mount Shasta on one road.
Nearby route stops
- Lassen Volcanic National Park — all four volcano types, with boiling mudpots and Lassen Peak (Volcanic Legacy Byway)
- Lava Beds National Monument — a maze of lava-tube caves you can walk into (Volcanic Legacy Byway)
Conditions, access, parking, fees, weather, and seasonal closures can change quickly on scenic routes. Check the managing agency or local visitor information before committing to a side stop.
Build a trip around Volcanic Legacy Byway stops like this.
Roamward turns spots like this into a real road trip on your phone — the scenic drive, the stops, and the detours, planned around the vibe you’re after. Get early access: