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Discover the best top things to do in Lassen Volcanic National Park, United States including Cinder Cone, Mill Creek Falls, Warner Valley Trailhead, Lassen Volcanic National Park Hiking Trails, Echo Lake Trail, Hiking Devastated Area Interpretive Trail, Crystal Lakes Trail.
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1. Cinder Cone
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By SonomaTrekker - Sebastopol, United States
Unless you are a hearty hiker, you will have a moment where you ask yourself, "Why did I start this hike?" But the good news is: the hard part is SHORT and the rewards are worth it. The first part of this hike takes you along an easy, meandering path through the pine forest to deliver you at the base of Cinder Cone. The hike up the cone is extremely steep, on loose gravel, where you will take a step and slide back, step-slide, step-slide, like plodding up a sand dune. But know that as look up and see a spot where the path appears to cut left, that is basically the top! And the view from the summit is not only a gorgeous 360degree panorama of lake, lava beds and mountains, but you can look down into the cone, which is not something you see every day. You can also walk down into the cone! If you go during summer, start early when it's cool. (And a fun bonus: you can get back down the cone in less than 5 minutes!)
2. Mill Creek Falls
3. Warner Valley Trailhead
4. Lassen Volcanic National Park Hiking Trails
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 232 reviews
Reviewed By 58mads
On my return trip from up the Calif. and Oregon Coast, I wanted to stop at places along the way. South on I-5, I happened to notice on the map that Lassen Volcanic National Park was only about 45 miles east on highway 44, so I took the detour. Immediately after the North entrance to the park is Manzanita Lake. It's not large, but very picturesque, especially for those of us who like to take photos. Unfortunately, I also discovered the best parts, including Bumpass Hell (Geysers), Kings Creek Falls, Lassen Peak and several other lakes, are all on the other side of the park. Moral of the story, for these sights, enter from the South-west entrance.
5. Echo Lake Trail
6. Hiking Devastated Area Interpretive Trail
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By CrankingChick - Tucson, United States
This is one of the best places to stop along the scenic drive in Lassen Volcanic National Park (NPS pass or entrance fee required, $10-30). It's located at Emigrant Pass on the east side of CA89, 10 miles east of the north entrance at CA44 or 18.7 miles northeast of the south entrance. Note that the road to this area is likely to be closed November through May. A large paved parking area is provided, and a restroom and picnic tables are available. A half-mile, hard-surface dirt trail winds through a field of massive boulders that were hurled 3 miles from Lassen Peak during the volcanic eruption in 1915. Educational panels recount the event and explain the fascinating geologic phenomena that transpired. The pathway is gently graded to be suitable for wheelchairs or strollers, and partially-shaded by pine trees. The elevation at this location is about 6500'.
7. Crystal Lakes Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
