Mt. Shasta Visitors Center
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Tuesday-Saturday, 10AM-2PM
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Travel Information
Updated Month of April, 2026: We are in the Winter Storm Season!
The Drive to Bunny Flat on Everitt Memorial HWY A10 is Open!
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The drive up to Bunny Flat on Everitt Memorial Highway is currently open. No chains are required. Everitt Memorial Highway is a two-lane paved highway leading from Mt. Shasta City to Mt. Shasta, the mountain.
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The first gate near McBride Springs is open, providing access to areas like 10 Gallon Trailhead, Everitt Memorial Vista, 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.
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Panther Meadow is open from early summer to mid-fall. The best time to visit Panther Meadow to see wildflowers is early August.
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Snow Coverage reaches down at about 6,000' in elevation. Be prepared for cold conditions when planning to travel to the mountain near Bunny Flat. Wear appropriate clothes, shoes, and carry emergency provisions.
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Main roads and trails in and around Mt. Shasta City are clear of snow and no chains are required or needed.
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McCloud River Falls access roads are open, but Fowlers Campground is closed until early May.
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Castle Lake Rd is open and you can drive all the way up to Castle Lake.
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For additional information on closures, please contact the Forest Service: 530-926-4511
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About Mt Shasta
Area & Town Map
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STNF Bird's Eye
Vicinity Map
Scenic Routes
Everitt Memorial HWY
Map and Information
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Explore the Everitt Memorial Highway, the only paved highway leading to the legendary volcano, Mt Shasta.
Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway
Explore Northern California and Southern Oregon's Cascade Range and scenic byway that encompasses Lassen Volcanic National Park, Burney Falls State Park, Medicine Lake National Monument, McCloud River Falls, Castle Crags, Mt. Shasta and the Shasta Trinity National Forest, Lava Beds National Monument, the northeast part of the Klamath Basin, and Crater Lake National Park.
Area Restaurant/Grocery List
A list of restaurants, grocery stores, mini marts, and gas stations in Mt. Shasta and the surrounding towns.
Lodging and Camping in
Mt. Shasta
A list of lodging and camping options available in Mt. Shasta.
Areas of Interest and Things to Do
Download guides highlighting major visitor attractions in the Mt. Shasta area. Find out about local events on the Mt Shasta Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar.
Recreation
Trail Maps & Information
On the Mountain: Mt. Shasta Trails
Lakes
Waterfalls
Park Trails, Meadows, and Caves
PCT and Other Trails
