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Trails
Trails in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Compare distance, typical time, difficulty, and trail details.
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Lassen Peak Trail
Short, steep volcano climb to a crater rim with big-time views
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Brokeoff Mountain Trail
Steep, scenic climb with the park’s best summit panorama.
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Snag Lake Loop
Volcanic sand, big views, and a quiet lakeshore in one loop
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Bumpass Hell Trail
Short, high-elevation walk to a steamy hydrothermal basin
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Devils Kitchen Trail
Quieter hydrothermal hike to bubbling pots and hissing vents
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Manzanita Lake Loop
Effortless loop with postcard reflections of Lassen Peak and Chaos Crags
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Kings Creek Falls Trail
Short, punchy loop to Lassen’s most photogenic waterfall and cascades
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Juniper Lake To Butte Lake Trail
Lava lakes, cinder slog, and big views on a quiet volcanic loop.
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Ridge Lakes Trail
Short, lung-busting climb to twin turquoise alpine lakes
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Hat Lake to Paradise Meadow
Waterfalls, wildflowers, and a cliff-ringed meadow for little effort
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Mill Creek Falls Trail
Rolling hike to the park’s tallest falls through burn-opened views
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Terrace, Shadow, and Cliff Lakes Trail
Three alpine lakes, modest miles, and a punchy climb back out
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Rainbow Lake Trail
String-of-lakes walk to a quiet basin with Lassen Peak views
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Cluster Lakes Trail
Lake-hopping loop with swims, solitude, and postfire views
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Summit Lake to Cluster/Twin Lakes Loop
Lake-hopping loop with great swim stops and long, sunny burn stretches.
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Crystal Lake Trail
Short, steep sprint to a cliff-ringed lake above Juniper Lake
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Paradise Meadows Trail
Shaded creekside climb to a wildflower meadow with peak views
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Boiling Springs Lake Trail
Easy stroll to a milky, bubbling lake of mudpots and steam.
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Echo Lake Trail
A mellow forest climb to a swimmable green blue alpine lake.
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Echo Lake/Twin Lakes Trail
Blue‑green lakes, ridge views, and a burn‑scar climb from Summit Lake
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Juniper Lake Loop Trail
Quiet lakeshore loop with swims, paddles, and sunset views
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Indian Lake Trail
Clear blue lakes and quiet backcountry on a moderate loop
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Prospect Peak Trail
Shady grind to a quiet summit with big views over cinder country
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Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail
Remote PCT miles with volcanic views and fall bird action.
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Sifford Lakes Loop
Waterfall, meadows, and quiet lakes in a single mellow loop
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Crumbaugh Lake Trail
Easy meadow ramble to a serene lake with a fizzing hydrothermal stop
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Chaos Crags and Crags Lake Trail
Short, steep climb to a volcanic amphitheater and seasonal lake.
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Nobles Emigrant Trail
Historic 12.7-mile traverse to Butte Lake through lava and pine.
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Inspiration Point Trail
Short, steep climb to a big Juniper Lake panorama from a quiet ridge
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Mount Harkness Trail
Shaded climb to a cinder cone summit with far-reaching views
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Manzanita Creek Trail
Quiet forest-and-meadow ramble with big Lassen Peak views and solitude
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Sulphur Works Hydrothermal Area Boardwalk
Roadside mud pots and steam with big payoff for a tiny walk
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Reflection Lake Trail
Easy loop with standout Lassen Peak reflections and waterfowl watching
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Horseshoe Lake Trail
Quiet forest walk to a mirror calm lake with summer wildflowers
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Drake Lake Trail
Quieter Warner Valley climb to a peaceful forest-ringed lake
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Devastated Area Interpretive Trail
Short, wheelchair-friendly loop telling Lassen Peak’s eruption story
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Lily Pond Nature Trail
Short, flat interpretive loop with pond views and Chaos Crags history
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Cold Boiling Lake Trail
Quick, easy stroll to a subtly bubbling lake with meadow views
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Bathtub Lake Loop
Quick, quiet lakes loop with cinder underfoot and kid appeal
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Terminal Geyser Trail
Steam-plume payoff via quiet meadows and rocky PCT tread
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Butte Lake to Widow Lake Trail
Sandy, sun-baked climb to a quiet lake through Dixie Fire scars
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Summit Lake Loop
Quick, kid-friendly lap around a swimmable alpine lake
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