3 day itinerary in Lassen Volcanic

California

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Lassen Volcanic

Brokeoff Volcano Vista

Spot rim of eroded volcano in scenic remnants, or investigate boulder.

Spot the rim of the eroded Brokeoff Volcano in the volcanic remnants that surround this scenic vista. Or, investigate the lone boulder perched high above Hot Springs Valley that tells the story of the massive volcano's slow disappearance.

Butte Lake Day Use Area

Hiking, swimming, fishing, boating in remote area with volcanic features.

Enjoy hiking, swimming, fishing, and boating in the remote Butte Lake Area dominated by the jagged Fantastic Lava Beds and barren Cinder Cone volcano.

Chaos Crags Viewpoint

Rock slide down Chaos Crags, walk 1 mile to Loomis Museum.

Imagine a rock slide racing nearly 100 miles an hour down Chaos Crags at this pullout on the north side of the highway about a mile from the Loomis Museum.

Cinder Cone Trail

Hike to volcano base or summit, enjoy scenic views.

Enjoy a hike to the base or summit of this striking cinder cone volcano.

Devastated Area

Learn story of Lassen Peak eruption, 1915-1916.

Discover the "devastating" story behind the 1915-1916 Lassen Peak eruption.

Diamond Peak Scenic Vista

View of Lassen Peak from small pullout near Diamond Peak.

Small pullout below Diamond Peak offers a view of Lassen Peak.

Drakesbad Guest Ranch

Secluded lodge in Lassen Volcanic National Park.

Drakesbad Guest Ranch is a secluded lodge at the southeast end of Lassen Volcanic National Park.

Emerald Lake

Roadside alpine lake named after vegetation.

This roadside alpine lake gets its name from vegetation in its shallow waters.

Hat Creek Viewpoint

Hot Rock

Photo with hot rock ejected from Lassen Peak crater, 1915 eruption.

Snap a photo with this several-ton rock that photographer B.F. Loomis reported was too hot to touch after it was ejected from the crater of Lassen Peak in 1915.

Juniper Lake Day Use Area

Remote landscape with largest park lake offers hiking, swimming, boating.

This remote, high-elevation landscape contains the largest lake in the park. The day use area offers hiking, backpacking, swimming, and non-motorized boating.

Kings Creek Meadow Viewpoint

Kings Creek meanders through mountain meadow with seasonal colors.

Kings Creek wends its way through this photogenic mountain meadow that reflects the colors of the season.

Lake Helen

Lake at Lassen Peak with dramatic scenic views.

Nestled at the base of Lassen Peak, this sapphire lake offers some of the most dramatic scenic views in the park.

Lassen Crossroads

Explore Lassen region, including park and forest.

Learn more about the Lassen region including Lassen Volcanic National Park and Lassen National Forest.

Lassen Peak Scenic Vista

Hike Lassen Peak Trail, trailhead at park road highest point.

Experience the majesty of Lassen Peak from the highest point on the park road at 8,512 feet. The Lassen Peak Trail begins here.

Little Hot Springs Valley Overlook

Pullout with view into hydrothermal area in Hot Springs Valley.

This one of three pullouts that offer a view into Little Hot Springs Valley hydrothermal area.

Loomis Museum

Loomis Museum showcases park history and visitor information; allow walking.

This historic Loomis Museum offers a glimpse into park history and current visitor information in the Manzanita Lake Area of Lassen Volcanic National Park.

Manzanita Lake Area

Manzanita Lake Area popular destination at north Lassen Volcanic.

Manzanita Lake Area is a popular destination located at the north end of Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway.

Manzanita Lake Day Use Area

Manzanita Lake day use area: boat launch, trailhead, picnic.

Manzanita Lake day use area includes a boat launch, trailhead, and picnic area, and is a popular destination for first-time visitors, families, and campers.

Mount Harkness Fire Lookout

Rustic fire lookout on Mt. Harkness accessible to hikers.

High atop Mt. Harkness, this rustic fire lookout is still accessible to hikers.

Reflection Lake

Southwest Entrance Sign

Photo at Southwest Entrance sign, start or end Lassen visit.

Start or end your visit to Lassen Volcanic National park with a quick photo at the Southwest Entrance sign.

Sulphur Works

Sulphur Works: accessible hydrothermal area with bubbling mudpots, steaming ground.

Sulphur Works is the most accessible hydrothermal area in the park. A parking area provides access to a short, paved walk to bubbling mudpots and steaming ground.

Sunflower Flat

Hike California trail, rich history, 1840s-1850s mass migration.

Step foot on a spur of the California National Historic Trail. The wagon tracks have since faded but the story is forever etched on the landscape. This route welcomed a portion of the more than 250,000 emigrants who traveled to the gold fields and rich farmlands of California during the 1840s and 1850s in the greatest mass migration in American history.

Warner Valley Day Use Area

Explore valley with hydrothermal areas, including historic ranch. Moderate hikes.

This narrow valley features a number of hydrothermal areas and the historic Drakesbad Guest Ranch. Enjoy easy to moderate hikes to remote hydrothermal areas including Devils Kitchen, Boiling Springs Lake, and Terminal Geyser.

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