(May 19 -1pm – From CalTrans District 10):
CALTRANS OPENS EBBETTS PASS/SR-4 GATE TO EAST END OF LAKE ALPINE
Ebbetts Pass/State Route 4: Caltrans maintenance has opened the highway to the 2nd snow gate, which is east of Lake Alpine.

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Here are some photos from yesterday: The first is the Lake Alpine Boat Ramp and frozen Lake Alpine; the second is Campground Manager, Justin, standing at the entrance to Silver Tip Campground; the third is the middle driveway into Lake Alpine Lodge (they have plowed one pass into the main driveway for their employees only). This year’s snowpack was huge and is taking its time to melt out, so we all have to be patient. The only parking available at Lake Alpine is at Chickaree Day Use Area. Big Trees State Park is the nearest camping at this time and through Memorial Day Weekend (at least). We will keep you posted of any changes as we are as excited as you are for summer activities to begin!