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Gorilla Ultralight Backpack - Gear Guide for Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

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Mount Shasta Post Office

  • Northern California
  • 41° 18'43.46"N 122° 18'39.75"W
  • 12 miles
  • Approximately 1507 trail miles
  • Yes

Post Office

The post office is located at 301 South Mount Shasta Boulevard, and the phone number is (530) 926-1343.

Mailing Address

Your Name Here
c\o General Delivery
Mt Shasta, CA 96067

Camp Stove Fuels

  • Isobutane-Propane
  • Alcohol

Other Info

Head north along I-5, past Dunsmuir to Mount Shasta. It's a longer distance, but if you need to buy food you may want to go for it since it's less expensive than Dunsmuir.

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Gorilla Ultralight Backpack - Gear Guide for Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

Are you all set on gear for the Pacific Crest Trail? Check out our Ultimate Gear Guide for the PCT ->