> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.hikingamerica.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # A Weekend of Wonders - Snow in May and Trail Updates Galore - URL: https://www.hikingamerica.com/unseasonal-snowstorm-palisades-tahoe-adt-updates/ - Published: 2024-05-06T19:12:44.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-04T10:35:39.000Z - Description: Explore the unexpected May snowfall at Palisades Tahoe and the latest trail updates across the American Discovery Trail. From fresh snow depths to essential trail tips, discover how these changes affect your hiking plans and enhance your ADT experience. - Author: John Wesley Brett - Tags: Nevada, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland ## **Unseasonal Snowstorm Hits Palisades Tahoe** This past weekend, **Palisades Tahoe** on the **American Discovery Trail** witnessed an extraordinary meteorological event—an unexpected and historic snowfall in May. On the morning of **May 5th, a staggering 26 inches of fresh snow, falling in a 24-hour period,** blanketed the upper mountain, transforming the landscape into a winter wonderland typically seen in the deep midwinter months. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/0f/28/0f286572-aa37-49a3-8704-f6d42aa3a69a/content/images/2024/05/Snag_d389e09.png) Palisades Tahoe During **high snow years**, like this year, these record snowfall amounts push back the **Eastbound start date** into probably late June or July. It's happened before – **four times in the last 15 years.** 👇 ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/0f/28/0f286572-aa37-49a3-8704-f6d42aa3a69a/content/images/2022/12/Hiking-America-wordmark-GreenSlogan.jpg) Not affiliated with nor authorized by the American Discovery Trail Society® ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/0f/28/0f286572-aa37-49a3-8704-f6d42aa3a69a/content/images/2024/05/Snag_d3ff9b4.png) Historical Sierra Spring Snow Cover of 3 inches or less - Hiking America chart Three Snow Stations are along the **Tahoe Rim Trail/American Discovery Trail** to aid your planning.To the west is the [**Palisades Tahoe Station**](https://wcc.sc.egov.usda.gov/nwcc/site?sitenum=784&ref=hikingamerica.com). In the center is [**Tahoe City Cross Station**](https://wcc.sc.egov.usda.gov/nwcc/site?sitenum=809&ref=hikingamerica.com) above Tahoe City. And east of Lake Tahoe is the [**Mount Rose Ski Area Station**](https://wcc.sc.egov.usda.gov/nwcc/site?sitenum=652&ref=hikingamerica.com). On an average year, planning for a **Palisades crossing by Memorial Day** usually sets you up for success - but not likely this year. ## Nevada ☀️ And this year, if you could get over the Sierras, **Nevada would still have its challenges.** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/0f/28/0f286572-aa37-49a3-8704-f6d42aa3a69a/content/images/2024/05/rapids.jpg) ****South Twin River** in the Arch Dome Wilderness - Photo: [****Mike "I Like Mike" Crowley**](https://www.ilikemike.com/walk-across-america-iii-2024?ref=hikingamerica.com) [**Mike "I Like Mike" Crowley**](https://www.ilikemike.com/walk-across-america-iii-2024?ref=hikingamerica.com) is currently **Eastbound on the ADT** in the **Arch Dome Wilderness** and is finding river crossings challenging this week - to say the least!😳 **The photo above** shows one of over a dozen South Twin River crossings on the way up to the Dome. Later in the season, these will become much more gentle. With a high snow total, ✨ there are better chances of a wet desert crossing, with springs more likely to flow into late summer. In the last week, Mike has shared more than **30 waypoint additions and updates** from his Nevada trek, which are now included in **Hiking America Hiker Notes** on **Gaia GPS** and our **Turn-By-Turn guides** — new camping locations, water sources, and even detailed instructions on **how to fill one cattle trough if you find it empty!** [JOIN HIKING AMERICA FOR FREE!](https://www.hikingamerica.com/#/portal/signup) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/0f/28/0f286572-aa37-49a3-8704-f6d42aa3a69a/content/images/2022/07/Swoosh_UPDATES.png) ### **Trail Updates Across the American Discovery Trail** While the snow at Palisades captured headlines, dozens of other important **Hiking America** updates along the **American Discovery Trail** deserve the spotlight. The current [**Class of 2024 ADT Hikers**](https://www.hikingamerica.com/american-discovery-trail-class-of-2024-milestones/) are incredibly prolific with their observations and updates. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/0f/28/0f286572-aa37-49a3-8704-f6d42aa3a69a/content/images/2024/05/matt.jpg) Matthew Hengst'24 finds some buckshot on the Buckeye Trail in Ohio. Photo: [****Matthew Hengst**](https://linktr.ee/masotaters?ref=hikingamerica.com) [**Matthew "First Church of The Masochist Hikes" Hengst's**](https://linktr.ee/masotaters?ref=hikingamerica.com) almost daily [**YouTube vlogs**](https://www.youtube.com/c/FirstChurchofTheMasochistHikes?ref=hikingamerica.com) are must-sees for his experience and photography. Matt began the **Buckeye Trail** portion of the ADT this week. [**Marshall "California Chrome" Travis**](https://www.youtube.com/@CaliforniaChrome?ref=hikingamerica.com), pushing through **Illinois** on the **Northern ADT route**, also offers a near-daily diary of his travels. In the last two weeks, **56 new Hiking America waypoints** for services, campsites, and alerts have been addedto our Gaia GPS folder and the PDF Turn-By-Turn directions. So, if you haven't refreshed recently, now would be a good time! ## **OHIO** 🌰 - In the Northern Section, we've added amenities, including a Walmart Superstore for resupply, an inexpensive hotel option in **Oxford,** updates to **Hueston Wood State Park** **Campground. In the Eastern Section,** stealth camping additions, Trail Angel updates, and even updated dog reports! 🐶 (Good news, most of them are now behind a fence!) ## **INDIANA** 🌽 - In the northern sections, updated services at the **Cardinal Greenway Trailheads** in places like **Webster** and **Williamsburg** enhance accessibility. We've added stealth campsites and a successful resupply drop at **Losantville** **Post Office** to highlight local support for hikers. Adding a new Family Dollar store in Losantville further eases the resupply process. ## **ILLINOIS** 🎩 - Comprehensive Hiker Notes cover all towns along this segment, and nearly half a dozen **Amazon Lockers** have been added to facilitate resupply efforts. ## **WEST VIRGINIA 🏞️** - Adjustments include a corrected mileage marker on a turn to the breathtaking **Dolly Sods** and a new successful stealth campsite in the **Monongahela National Forest.** ## **MARYLAND** 🦀 In Maryland,[**Zach Foor**](https://linktr.ee/zachfoor?ref=hikingamerica.com) provides detailed updates on services in **Williamsport.** Whether it's the unexpected snowfall at Palisades Tahoe or the numerous **Hiking America** updates across the **American Discovery Trail**, these last couple of weeks have reminded us of the **ever-changing** and **dynamic nature** of our environments—both natural and man-made. These updates not only inform but also enhance the hiking experience, allowing you to plan effectively and enjoy the myriad landscapes the ADT offers. ### Hike Your Hike - John. --- \[PARTNERS\] [![](https://classic.avantlink.com/gbi/798fccde-f6a9-4548-b54b-2adfad6c3703/a9f91aaf-703f-4c9b-9f5e-06841bb57f2c/01a23415-f8c4-42f9-ad43-a0d010a0078e/69165c45-54d0-4c25-8888-6246b4458ec8/image.png)](https://classic.avantlink.com/click.php?tool%5Ftype=ml&merchant%5Flink%5Fid=a9f91aaf-703f-4c9b-9f5e-06841bb57f2c&website%5Fid=69165c45-54d0-4c25-8888-6246b4458ec8&ref=hikingamerica.com) [![](https://classic.avantlink.com/gbi/7709108a-b467-4795-a111-fbfeffd18a72/f2bb2120-d4f2-49a4-a276-30f8f7338f40/01a23415-f8c4-42f9-ad43-a0d010a0078e/69165c45-54d0-4c25-8888-6246b4458ec8/image.png)](https://classic.avantlink.com/click.php?tool%5Ftype=ml&merchant%5Flink%5Fid=f2bb2120-d4f2-49a4-a276-30f8f7338f40&website%5Fid=69165c45-54d0-4c25-8888-6246b4458ec8&ref=hikingamerica.com) [ **Powered by Ghost** ](https://ghost.org/?via=hikingamerica&ref=hikingamerica.com)