labor day weekend - lassen volcanic national park, ca
Start:Β Brokeoff Mountain parking lot near SW Entrance
Round Trip Distance:Β 7 miles
Round Trip Time:Β 7 hours
Terrain: uphill 2600 feet
Elevation:Β start: 6635 feet, end: 9235 feetΒ
Brokeoff Mountain trailΒ offers sheer beauty and rugged mountain scenery. As access to the Lassen Peak trail is limited during itsΒ restoration through 2014, Brokeoff Mountain trail is an excellent alternative. Enjoy open meadows, dense forests, and panoramic views on this strenuous seven mile roundtrip hike. Enjoy views of the rim of former Mount Tehama, and Lassen Peak from this spectacular summit.Β
camping: southwest campground
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Start: Bumpass Hell parking lot
Round Trip Distance: 3 miles
Round Trip Time: 2 hours
Terrain: easy 300 foot descent
Elevation: 8000 feet
Trail Info: Β bumpass hellΒ
Β Current Lassen Peak Trail StatusΒ (08/15/2011)
The Lassen Peak trail is currentlyΒ Partially OpenΒ 1.3 miles to the Grandview area. Hikers must stay on the trail marked by wands.Β The trailΒ isΒ still partly snow-covered.Β TheΒ peak is closed to off-trail travel including snowboarding and skiing, see information on off-trail travel restriction below.Β
Trail Info: Β Lassen Peak Trail
camping: manzanita lake campgroundΒ
Manzanita LakeΒ offers numerous recreation activities including hiking, swimming, bird watching, kayak rentals, and ranger-led programs. Pickup theΒ Manzanita Lake trailΒ at the Loomis Museum or boat launch trail, and follow the 1.5 mile trail around the picturesque mountain lake. The north end of the trail offers excellent views of Lassen Peak, Chaos Crags, and Eagle Peak. At the end of your day enjoy a night under the stars in one of our eight campgrounds.
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Cinder ConeΒ volcano is a must-see if you have time for the drive. Cinder Cone is located in the Butte Lake area, about an hour drive from Manzanita Lake. Enjoy the challenge of climbing a cinder cone volcano on this strenuous four mile roundtrip hike. Hikers are awarded with spectacular views of the park including Lassen Peak, the Fantastic Lava Beds and the colorful Painted Dunes. Cinder Cone can also be viewed from afar from the shores of Butte Lake. Enjoy the swimming, non-motorized boating, fishing, and hiking opportunities around Butte Lake.Β Β Β
Warner ValleyΒ is an excellent day trip to a remote area of the park. Warner Valley features the only in-park lodge, Drakesbad Guest Ranch. The Ranch offers dining, massage, horseback riding, and a thermal pool - be sure to call ahead for reservations for lodge services. Warner Valley also provides access to a number of hydrothermal features includingΒ Boiling Springs Lake, Terminal Geyser, andDevils Kitchen.Β
camping: summit lake campground
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Backcountry campingΒ is a wonderful way to enjoy the peace and quiet of wilderness any time of the year. The Cluster Lake Loop out starting from the Summit Lake area is a popular backpacking trip for families and first-time backpackers.Β Click hereΒ to apply for your backcountry wilderness permit.
