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California
3.7 mi
Distance
237 ft
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Inside Lassen National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Hidden Lakes Caribou
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Hidden Lakes Caribou is a scenic alpine trail offering pristine mountain lake views and subalpine meadows in a relatively compact package. With modest elevation gain and manageable distance, this hike provides excellent access to high-country terrain without requiring extensive mountaineering experience. The trail showcases the natural beauty of California's alpine lakes region with opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography.
Mount Harkness Fire Lookout
~9 min drive
<p>Perched atop Mt. Harkness in the southeast corner of Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mount Harkness Fire Lookout has served as an active fire lookout and visitor destination since its construction in 1930. The rustic style two-story wood and stone structure sits at 8,046 fee…
Indian Meadow
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Easy 1.92-mile meadow hike with 427 ft elevation gain and scenic views.
Emerald-Cypress Caribou
~5 min drive
Scenic 4.12-mile trail with 456 ft gain through California forest and meadow.
Mud Creek Rim
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Remote 26-mile rim trail with expansive desert views and moderate elevation gain.
Cinder Cone Trail
~15 min drive
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Trail Lake
~5 min drive
Easy 1.6-mile lake hike with minimal elevation gain and scenic water views.
Jewel Lake
~6 min drive
Accessible alpine lake hike with 541 ft elevation gain.
Swain
~7 min drive
Moderate 8.25-mile trail with 359 ft elevation gain near Swain, CA.
Warner Valley Day Use Area
~17 min drive
<p><strong>Season:</strong> June through October; road closed winter/spring<br /> <a href="https://www.nps.gov/places/www.nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/gettingaround.htm#jl">Access</a><strong>:</strong> Dirt road not recommended for trailers<br /> <a href="https://www.nps.gov/lav…
Gem Lake Caribou
~5 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain and big mountain views.
