"Holy Mountain" Mt. Shasta's gateway to Bunny Flat Connect to the universe [Can you die without walking! Journey to American National Parks (31) Mt. Shasta's Jewels]
Written by Sayaka Kato
Mount Shasta and Bunny Flat at night, connected to the universe
The fifth peak (elevation approximately 2,100 m), located halfway up Mount Shasta, is called Bunny Flat
This place is open all year round and
From Bunny Flat, there is a route called Avalanche Gulch Route that leads to the summit of Mount Shasta, and
Bunny Flat is easily accessible from downtown, about a 20-minute drive away
It is also a very sacred place, with a sacred site nearby where Native Americans have long held ceremonies, and a spring that is the source of the McCloud River, which flows from melting snow from the mountains
There are many hiking trails and campsites in the area that are only open during the summer, so it is crowded with people during the summer
Many people visit this place because it is a place where you can see and feel Mount Shasta up close
I often hear people say, "If you're interested in Mount Shasta, it's because the mountain is calling you." I've heard the same thing on Yakushima Island in Japan, and it's so true
Those who have been there will surely understand why they were called there. It is only when you experience and feel the mystique of this sacred place, Mount Shasta, that you realize that you were destined to be there
This feeling isn't limited to the daytime, as at night you can catch a glimpse of a different world
April. Bunny Flat is still covered in snow
The crisp, cool, fresh air feels great. The parking lot is empty at this time of year
The view of the surrounding area from Mount Shasta is also very beautiful
Mount Shasta has an indescribable presence no matter when you see it
Its power is reminiscent of Mount Fuji in Japan, and just looking at it makes the cells in my body feel excited and react
I came to Bunny Flat at 6am in April
It was still dark outside, but the starry sky that stretched out all around was a breathtaking sight
There are so many stars...I've never seen so many before, and I even feel a little bewildered
I was amazed and impressed by this dynamic universe, which is completely different from the daytime. I naturally felt grateful to Shasta for showing me this world
Come experience stargazing and space observation at Shasta. You will discover a world beyond your imagination
Sacred place Mount Shasta
Kato Sayaka
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