The Mt. Shasta Mine trail in Whiskeytown is a very pretty but not overly difficult hike. My hike shows at 5.5 miles round trip. The climb, according to the Park Service is only 540 feet elevation gain, so even inexperienced hikers can handle this one. The hike will take you past Mt. Shasta Mine, which is closed and well contained by a very tall metal fence. Do NOT try and get inside the fence! You will pass several small waterfalls along this path. The rocky nature reminded me of the highlands in Scotland, to a less extent, obviously, but nonetheless it was very beautiful. Whikseytown cemetery is just on the outskirts of this trail. I was out there alone in the rain but did not see any ghosts! Give this trail a go if you are near Redding and Whiskeytown!