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California
19.9 mi
Distance
1,540 ft
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What we do know
Inside Lassen National Forest
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Why you'll love it
16 Road
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16 Road is a substantial backcountry trail offering nearly 20 miles of remote hiking through California's diverse terrain. With moderate elevation gain spread across the distance, this trail provides a rewarding full-day adventure for hikers seeking solitude and endurance. The route traverses varied landscapes typical of California's interior regions, making it ideal for those looking to escape crowded trails.
Sunflower Flat
~4 min drive
<p>A commemorative plaque marks the Nobles Emigrant Trail which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. Twenty-four miles of the 300-mile-long wagon route skirt through the northern edge of the park. Most of the original route in the park remains intact…
Ashpan Flat
~1 min drive
Moderate 10.99-mile foothills hike with 737 ft elevation gain.
Spattercone Crest Trail
~13 min drive
Short volcanic landscape hike with spatter cone views.
Triangle-Lvnp Caribou
~30 min drive
Easy 3.5-mile trail with minimal elevation gain in Triangle-Lvnp area.
Reflection Lake
~7 min drive
<p>Reflection Lake wasn't always named such. In the late 1800s, the lake was lower in level and more indicative of a pond and was aptly named, Mud Lake. To attract more people to the area, a channel was dug to divert water from Manzanita Creek into Mud Lake. Trout were planted…
Ashpan Butte
~4 min drive
Moderate 6.46-mile butte hike with 659 ft elevation gain and scenic summit views.
Subway Cave Interpretive Trail
~16 min drive
Easy 1.1-mile walk through a volcanic lava tube cave with interpretive features.
Hidden Lakes Caribou
~34 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with scenic views and modest elevation gain.
Manzanita Lake Day Use Area
~7 min drive
<p>The Manzanita Lake boat launch, trailhead, and picnic area are located on the southeast shore of Manzanita Lake. Get here by following the Manzanita Lake Campground Road off of Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway in the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/places/manzanita-lake-a…
Bunchgrass Creek
~6 min drive
Moderate 8.1-mile creek drainage hike with 1,444 ft elevation gain.
