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California
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Inside Lassen Volcanic National Park
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Why you'll love it
Devastated Area
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<p>Discover the story behind Lassen Peak's 1915-1916 eruption. Waysides along the half-mile accessible loop describe how the eastern slope of Lassen Peak came to be known as the Devastated Area. More than a hundred years later, forests cover much of this once barren area. Historic photos and accounts take us back in time while the rocks at your feet tell the eruption story through stone. This short trail is great for families and curious minds alike. Vault toilets and picnic tables are located via a short walk from the parking area.</p>
Lassen Peak Scenic Vista
~6 min drive
<p>Lassen Peak is a monument to the area’s natural history and humankind’s adventurous spirit. At 10,457 feet high, it’s one of the world’s largest plug dome volcanoes. Its 1914-1917 eruptions were a driving force behind the establishment of Lassen Volcanic National Park.<br /…
16 Road
~11 min drive
Nearly 20-mile backcountry route with steady elevation gain and remote scenery.
Spattercone Crest Trail
~18 min drive
Short volcanic landscape hike with spatter cone views.
Triangle-Lvnp Caribou
~22 min drive
Easy 3.5-mile trail with minimal elevation gain in Triangle-Lvnp area.
Kings Creek Meadow Viewpoint
~7 min drive
<p>Outstanding views of Lassen Peak are visible from highway turnouts near Kings Creek Upper Meadow. This meadow is frequently photographed in its vibrant seasonal colors from the snowy white of spring to the golden hues of fall. Non-native trout species including brown and br…
Ashpan Flat
~12 min drive
Moderate 10.99-mile foothills hike with 737 ft elevation gain.
Subway Cave Interpretive Trail
~20 min drive
Easy 1.1-mile walk through a volcanic lava tube cave with interpretive features.
Hidden Lakes Caribou
~24 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with scenic views and modest elevation gain.
Brokeoff Volcano Vista
~7 min drive
<p>This small parking area is perched above Little Hot Springs Valley in the shadow of Lassen Peak. Parking is limited and fills quickly in the summer due to the popularity of the Bumpass Hell Trail. The trailhead is located at the northeast end of the parking area, near the e…
Blue Lake
~14 min drive
Moderate 7.65-mile hike to an alpine lake with 884 ft elevation gain.
