If you’re interested in following the drop in water level at Lake Shasta, the California Department of Water Resources has a great site where you can see all the measurements for the reservoir. Most of US 99 will be fully exposed when the lake hits 900 feet (167 feet below full pool) which is likely sometime in August 2021.
Category Archives: Lake Shasta
US 99 in Lake Shasta – October 2008
In October 2008, Lake Shasta was dropping to near historic lows. I took a trip up there to hike many of the exposed alignments. I also got out in the water in my wetsuit when I needed to. The whole trip was a lot of fun. Here are the photos from that trip.
Salt Creek Inlet and Lakehead Area:
Pit River Area:
Featured Image – 3/18/2018
