| Lassen National Forest Hiking Trails
  Provides basic information on trails in the National Forest.

| Lassen Volcanic National Park Hiking Trails
  Provides basic information on trails in the Volcanic Park.

| The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT)
  This Web site discusses the access points to the trail that
  extends from Canada to the Mexican border--a distance
  of 2,600 miles.

Lassen National Forest Hiking Trails

Bizz Johnson Trail
Eagle Lake Ranger District -- Lassen National Forest  (530) 257-4188

The 26 mile trail offers a wide path and gentle grade that is perfect for hiking, biking, horseback riding, or cross-country skiing.

Eagle Lake All Access Trail
Discover the paved 5.2 mile all access (paved) trail along Eagle Lake. Try out those new rollarblades, or walking shoes. Get out and get energized!

The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail
Hat Creek Ranger District -- Lassen National Forest  (530) 336-5521

Elevations along this section of the trail range from 3,200 to 5,500 feet. Because of the elevation, portions of the trail are impacted by snow until late spring.   Be sure to take plenty of water with you, no drinking water is available along the 26 mile route that traverses Hat Creek Rim.  For those of you that hike the trail, you will get some spectacular views of both Lassen and Shasta. Call Hat Creek Ranger Station at (530) 336-5521 to plan your trip.

Heart Lake National Recreation Trail -- Lassen National Forest
The 3.5 mile trail, which follows Martin Creek, offers incredible views of Lassen Peak and Brokeoff Mountain.

Lake Almanor Recreation Trail
Spectacular views of Lake Almanor, Dyer Mountain and Lassen Volcanic National Park can be found along the entire route of the nine and one-half mile Lake Almanor Recreation Trail.

Spencer Meadows National Recreation Trail -- Lassen National Forest
This twelve mile trail meanders through aspen groves, meadow areas, incense cedar, and bubbling springs.

Spatter Cone Crest Trail
Hat Creek Ranger District -- Lassen National Forest  (530) 336-5521

If you walk the 3/4 mile nature trail, you'll discover three of the four kinds of volcanoes in the world.  The trailhead and parking area are located across the highway from Hat Creek Campground on Highway 89. Take plenty of water because the trail is not shaded. 

Subway Cave Lava Tube Guided Trail
Hat Creek Ranger District -- Lassen National Forest   (530) 336-5521

The trail goes through Subway Cave--an underground lava tube. It's recommended that you wear sturdy shoes, and wear a jacket because the cave is chilly. Also, since the cave is not lit, make sure you take a flashlight with fresh batteries.

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