Gate marking the end of the plowed road at Bunny Flat and the beginning of the route to Panther Meadow.
The road to Panther Meadow is wide and clear, though you may be sharing it with snowmobiles.
Sign marking the entrance to Panther Meadow campground and trailheads.
Only the top of the trailhead signs are visible. From the Panther Meadow Campground, head northeast into the bottom of Panther Meadow.
Views of Mount Shasta (14,179') dominate much of this hike.
From the south end of Panther Meadow, turn east and aim for the saddle between these two ridges.
Dropping down on the northeast side of the saddle, continue north aiming to keep Red Butte to your eastern side.
Views over Shasta's southern slope.
The lunar landscape between Mount Shasta and Red Butte known as The Gate.
Backcountry opportunities abound.
View from the top of South Gate Meadows.
South Gate Meadows parking area looking at Shasta peak.