Byron’s Backside

Is Byron’s Backside open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name Byron’s Backside, 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 23, 8:15 pm PDT · Source: USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Byron’s Backside

Best months: April–October. 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

   44° / 27°

   13 wet

2. Feb

   48° / 28°

   12 wet

3. Mar

   53° / 31°

   13 wet

4. Apr

   59° / 34°

   11 wet

5. May

   68° / 40°

   9 wet

6. Jun

   76° / 46°

   5 wet

7. Jul

   85° / 51°

   2 wet

8. Aug

   84° / 49°

   2 wet

9. Sep

   78° / 44°

   3 wet

10. Oct

    64° / 38°

    6 wet

11. Nov

    50° / 31°

    11 wet

12. Dec

    43° / 27°

    13 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mt Shasta, CA, 2.7 mi away at 3,613 ft. The station sits about 1,300 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.