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California
3.8 mi
Distance
235 ft
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Inside Lassen National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Hat Creek Rim
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Hat Creek Rim offers a scenic moderate hike through the volcanic plateau country of northeastern California. This trail traverses the rim of Hat Creek Valley with expansive views of the surrounding lava fields and distant peaks. The relatively modest elevation gain makes this an accessible option for experiencing the unique high-desert landscape and geological features of the region.
Cinder Cone Trail
~11 min drive
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Parham's Point Trail
~3 min drive
Moderate 11-mile ridge hike with 1,339 ft elevation gain and expansive views.
Subway Cave Interpretive Trail
~7 min drive
Easy 1.1-mile walk through a volcanic lava tube cave with interpretive features.
Triangle-Lvnp Caribou
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Devastated Area
~17 min drive
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Hat Creek Fisherman's Trail
~12 min drive
Moderate 8-mile creek-side trail through Hat Creek's scenic fishing corridor.
Spattercone Crest Trail
~7 min drive
Short volcanic landscape hike with spatter cone views.
Emerald-Cypress Caribou
~24 min drive
Scenic 4.12-mile trail with 456 ft gain through California forest and meadow.
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~18 min drive
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~16 min drive
Remote 36.91-mile ultra-distance trail through volcanic high desert terrain.
