My daughter is currently going to school out in northern CA, and we’ve made it a goal to backpack every spring that she’s out there. This past April we spent three days in Hetch Hetchy and had a great time.

This spring, she asked if we can do Shasta or Lassen. I’ve been trying to do some research on both areas, and while I’m finding a little info on trails I can’t find anything on how accessible hammock camping is as either location. Shasta looks to have a nice tree line circling the mountain, but from videos it’s hard to confirm that hammock camping is a viable option. Lassen looks hit or miss depending on what trail you’re on.

Can anyone give any insight on either of these so far as hammock camping goes, or would a tent be better suited for both? I have tents available, but my daughter has really taken to hammock camping and I’d like to continue teaching her the craft.

Thanks for any Intel.

Joe