A lot of the land and trees east of Mt. Shasta on 89 are relatively wilderness in that either logging or wilderness areas (sometimes both) are in abundance here.
HOWEVER, the last chance for a really long distance to get gasoline or Diesel will be McCloud so if you aren't used to wilderness areas of this size be prepared so you don't have problems. Also, a lot of these areas have NO CELLPHONE reception at all so be prepared for that too in case of an emergency.
Also, according to Google maps the last gas station is in McCloud until you get all the way past Lassen National Park is in Sinclair well past Lassen National park. So, this is one of the most remote areas of Northern California. So, if you are a city person used to a lot of services there are NONE of these mostly on this route. Also, it is the highest altitude highway in California so if it's snowing you might be better off somewhere else because survival would be easier unless you are really prepared for this in many different ways mentally, physically etc.
I'm an old mountain climber so I really like Wilderness areas like this but if you are not experienced at being remote it can be daunting. LIKE for example, if you go off any paved road from 89 anywhere in this area it is likely you will not have cell service or texting available which also means you have no maps like Google on your smartphones. So, unless you bring a Forest Service physical paper Map you won't know where you are once you leave Highway 89 and head off into the bush.
For example, you might drive 3 hours to Susanville before you find a gas station or even further which is 131 miles from Mt. Shasta City and Interstate 5.
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