Black Sheep

Is Black Sheep open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name Black Sheep, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

• Road Closure on Wild Mad Road

  Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-09 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest

• Mud and Ash Creek Area and Road Closure

  Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-07 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest

• Bailey Cove Road Closure Order

  Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-11 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest

• Trout Creek Bridge Closure Order

  Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-26-02 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest

• South Fork Suspension Bridge Closure

  Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-30 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest

As of Oct 24, 8:05 pm PDT · Source: USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Black Sheep

Best months: April–May and October–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

1. Jan

   55° / 40°

   14 wet

2. Feb

   59° / 42°

   13 wet

3. Mar

   63° / 44°

   13 wet

4. Apr

   70° / 48°

   10 wet

5. May

   79° / 55°

   8 wet

6. Jun

   88° / 63°

   3 wet

7. Jul

   97° / 69°

   1 wet

8. Aug

   96° / 68°

   1 wet

9. Sep

   90° / 63°

   2 wet

10. Oct

    78° / 55°

    5 wet

11. Nov

    62° / 46°

    10 wet

12. Dec

    54° / 41°

    13 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Shasta Dam, CA, 3.4 mi away at 1,075 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.