May first also means a seasonal opening of motorized roads and trails in the Tahoe National Forest. Public Information Officer Joe Flannery says spring storms delayed the normal opening of April first. He says it had nothing to do with coronavirus restrictions, which has also not impacted hiking…

Flannery says opening motorized trails while they’re still wet or snowy can damage water quality and increase sedimentation. Meanwhile, campgrounds remain closed at least through May 15th, with no opening date established at this time, because of the health emergency…

But Flannery says reservations are being accepted. All restrooms are also still closed, and no trash removal is currently offered, so please pack out any waste.