“I consider the evening twilight on Mt. Shasta one of the grandest sights I have ever witnessed.”
-Theodore Roosevelt
It is unkind to overuse a single quote but in this case it is utterly appropriate. Sunset on Mount Shasta is indeed a grand sight. The enormous, solitary mountain glows in shades of purple, red, pink and orange when all else have fallen into darkness. The sunset light gives Mount Shasta a beautiful, otherworldly feel. However, unlike sunrise, the sunset is visible from the south, west and north. These sides are the most populated areas around the foot of the mountain, making it easy to enjoy the awesome spectacle. Whether in McCloud, downtown Mount Shasta or in the wind-swept Shasta Valley, you are guaranteed a first-rate seat. It is even possible to ascend one of the peaks that lie to the west and witness the evening show. If lenticular clouds are present the show is made even more magnificent. The opportunity for a variety of ways to enjoy the sunset on Mount Shasta. Wherever you are, a grand sunset on the mountain is a vision that lingers long afterward.
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