• The drive up to Bunny Flat on Everitt Memorial Highway is currently open. No chains are required. There is no snow on the road. Everitt Memorial Highway is a two-lane paved highway leading from Mt. Shasta City to Mt. Shasta, the mountain.

• The first gate near McBride Springs is open, providing access to areas like 10 Gallon Trailhead, Everitt Memorial Vista, Red Fir Flat, Sand Flat, and Bunny Flat.

• The gate located at Bunny Flat up to Panther Meadow and Old Ski Bowl is closed until early summer. Road access to Panther Meadow and Old Ski Bowl is also closed as a result.

• Panther Meadow is open from early summer to mid-fall. The best time to visit Panther Meadow to see wildflowers is early August, depending on the snow melt.

• Snow Coverage reaches down at about 7,500' in elevation with small pockets of snow reaching lower. Be prepared for these conditions when planning to travel to the mountain near Bunny Flat when climbing to higher altitudes above 8,000'. Wear appropriate clothes, shoes, and carry emergency provisions.

• Main roads and trails in and around Mt. Shasta City are clear of snow and no chains are required or needed. 

• McCloud River Falls access roads are open. Fowlers Campground opens early May.

• Castle Lake Rd is open and you can drive all the way up to Castle Lake. The hike to Heart Lake is open.

• For additional information on closures and campground status in the Shasta Trinity National Forest, please contact the Forest Service: 530-926-4511

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