"Went for a trail run up Spring Hill. Did some horrible bushwacking to try to find the true summit; I definitely got close but I may have missed by a few dozen feet. There was an old trail that kind of went that way but it was badly overgrown. Did the Rocky Point Loop on the way back, the summit boulder was tucked under a tree. Too smoky to see views of Shasta :(" — wazoheat • Aug 25, 2020

"With my tail between my legs after getting turned around on Mt. Shasta, I set my sights on Black Butte. I have wanted to tag this one since it's proximity to I-5 makes it a temping option. The trail is extremely varied with forest trail, graveled trail, rocky boulder hopping, and snow traverses. Summit was well worth it with the views of the whole Shasta valley and the remains of the old lookout. Well worth the effort." — oregon-mt-goat • Feb 21, 2020

"Appetizer before Shasta. This is a quick hike but a great trail through old growth NorCal forest and across volcanic talus slopes. The summit offers awesome close-up views of the "Big Mountain."" — klotito • May 18, 2018

"Perfect Christmas Morning hike for views of the largely snowless Mt Shasta. Other than the 27 degrees at the trailhead, this hike was more like August than December. Where is the snow??" — calipidder • Dec 25, 2013