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Lassen Volcanic National Park features bubbling hydrothermal areas, crystal clear lakes, and Lassen Peak. Since the park is relatively compact, an interactive itinerary lets you coordinate lake walks with strenuous peak climbs.
Lassen Volcanic National Park, California
Welcome to the interactive itinerary for Lassen Volcanic National Park. Explore the map and daily schedule below.
Historical average high and low temperatures alongside typical seasonal conditions to plan your packing and hiking schedule.
Snowbound, park highway mostly closed; ideal for snowshoeing.
Warm and sunny, all trails and facilities open.
Cool autumn hiking weather, early snow possible in October.
Heavy snow accumulations, winter wonderland scenery.
Standard vehicle entrance fees for most national parks are $35, valid for 7 days. If you plan to visit three or more parks within 12 months, the America the Beautiful Pass ($80 annual) is highly recommended. Calculate exact costs against new international surcharges before buying.
Lassen is California's miniature Yellowstone. Hydrothermal features bubble throughout the park, all centered around the Lassen Peak plug dome.
Begin your trip at the south entrance. Visit the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center, then walk the short paved trail to Sulphur Works to witness bubbling mud pots and venting steam fumaroles. In the afternoon, hike to Mill Creek Falls (3.8 miles) through pine forests.
Hike the boardwalk of Bumpass Hell (3 miles roundtrip), the park's largest geothermal basin. Hear the roar of steam vents and see brilliant turquoise boiling pools. In the afternoon, hike the strenuous Lassen Peak Trail (5 miles, 2,000 ft elevation gain) to stand on top of the active volcano dome (10,457 ft).
Drive north to Manzanita Lake. Walk the flat trail around the lake (1.5 miles) for classic views of Lassen Peak reflected in the water. For an extra adventure, hike the challenging Cinder Cone Trail (4 miles), climbing up loose volcanic ash to peer into the crater rim.
Ready to conquer Lassen Volcanic National Park? Plan your ultimate route using our free collaborative travel itinerary planner to construct customizable stops and map trails in real time. Check historical visitor data on our Lassen Volcanic National Park crowd calendar, explore the Lassen Volcanic National Park entrance and campground map, calculate entrance fees with our National Park pass calculator, or grab your tailored Lassen Volcanic National Park packing checklist.
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