Lassen
Volcanic National Park Hiking Trails
Brokeoff Mountain.
First part of the trail follows a stream as it climbs steadily 2,600 ft/790
m to the 9,235-ft summit. Out and back hike totals 7.5 miles/12 km.
Trailhead: turnout 0.25 mile south of SW entrance.
Boiling Springs Lake
Trailhead: parking
area west of Warner Valley Campground.
Round trip distance: 3 miles and takes about 2 hours.
Terrain: The hike is an easy 200 foot
climb. During the hike, you'll past mudpots, wildflowers, and
forests to the lake and back.
Brokeoff Mountain -
Trailhead: Turnout 0.25 mile south of
South West entrance.
Round trip distance:
7.4 miles and takes approximately 5 hours.
Terrain: The hike is a steady uphill climb of
2,600 feet. The first part of trail follows a
stream and you'll come across some views and wildflowers.
Cinder Cone
Trailhead: West end of Butte Lake
Campground
Round trip distance: Sturdy boots
are a must for this 4 mile to 5
mile round trip
Terrain: It's a fairly steep 800 foot climb
to the cone summit. Allow 3 hours for the climb through loose cinders
with an extra hour to explore the trail down the south slope.
You'll have some great photo opportunities along the scenic trail.
Mill Creek Falls
Trailhead: Southwest campground
Round trip distance: the trail is about 4.6
miles and takes approximately 2.5 hours.
Terrain: The hike is a 300 foot uphill or downhill
journey through wildflowers and forests to the
highest waterfall in the park.
Lily Pond Nature Trail
Trailhead: Loomis Museum Parking Area
Round trip distance: 1 mile and takes about
1 hour.
Terrain: It's an easy walk that takes
you through forests and around beautiful mountain lakes.
Bumpass Hell Trail
Trailhead: Parking area 6 miles from SW
entrance (Road Marker 17)
Round trip distance: 3 miles and takes about 3
hours
Terrain: The trail gradually climbs
about 500 feet for the first mile, then descends
into the Park's largest thermal area.
You'll come across hot
springs, steam vents, and mudpots during your hike.
King Creek Falls
Trailhead: Turnout 12 miles from the SW
entrance (Road Marker 32)
Round trip distance: 3 miles and takes about 2.5
hours.
Terrain: The trail's 700 foot descent takes you past cascading
waterfalls and wildflowers.
A photographers dream!
Lassen Peak Trail
Trailhead: Parking
area 7 miles from the SW entrance (Road Marker 22)
Round trip distance: 5 miles and takes about 4.5 hours.
Terrain: The trail starts at 8,500 feet. With a 2,000 foot
climb and an uphill grade of about 15%,
it's a difficult hike but worth it for the views of recent volcanic
activity, craters, and panoramic vistas at the top.
(Make sure you take plenty of water, wear sturdy boots, and use appropriate
safety techniques when lightning is present).
Lily Pond Nature Trail
Trailhead: Loomis Museum Parking Area
Round trip distance: 1 mile and take about 1 hour to
complete.
Terrain: Easy walk around the lakeshores and forest.
Manzanita Lake
Trailhead: Several spots around the lake.
Round trip distance: 1.6 miles and takes about 1.5 hours.
Terrain: The level trail goes around the lakeshore
where you'll see wildlife, flowers, trees, and
shrubs.
Mt. Harkness
Trailhead: Southeast end of Juniper Lake
Campground
Round trip distance: 4 miles and take about 4
hours.
Terrain: The scenic trail has an enjoyable 1,300 foot climb to a
historic fire lookout.
Summit Lake to Echo & Twin Lakes
Trailhead: East side of Summit Lake.
Round trip distance: The total trip can cover 8
miles and take about 6 hours to complete (Echo Lake
is 4 miles, Upper Twin Lake is 7 miles, and Lower
Twin Lake is 8 miles).
Terrain: The trail has a
500 ft climb
for the first mile and then descends 500 ft
to Lower Twin Lake. It's a good spot for
overnighters and summer swimming.
Terrace, Shadow & Cliff Lakes
Trailhead: Turnout
9 miles from the SW entrance (Road Marker 27)
Round trip distance: 3 miles total round trip
and takes about 3 hours.
Terrain: The trail descends 300 feet to
Terrace Lake, 350 feet to Shadow Lake, and 650 feet to Cliff Lake.
Keep in mind that it's all uphill on the return
trip!
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