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Hike These Spots Now At Lassen VolcanicExplore Lassen Volcanic National Park's stunning landscapes, featuring active geothermal areas, alpine lakes, and unique trails! Discover the unique geology and rich biodiversity in this volcanic wonderland on its trails 🌋AuthorsSteller
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EASY

Reflection Lake Trail
Less than a mile (~0.6 miles), this loop around Reflection Lake is a nice hike with panoramic views.
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Summit Lake
Stroll around or take a sunrise dip at Summit Lake. It is accessible by car and has campsites along the shores.
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Boiling Springs Lake
This 3-mile trail has only 200 ft. of elevation gain and leads hikers up to the bubbling lake surrounded by forests. Steam vents underneath the lake keep the water at about 125 degrees. Checking out the mud pots on the southeast shore are among the best in the park!
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Manzanita Lake
There's this 1.5-mile loop trail around Manzanita Lake that is perfect for a stroll and has incredible views of Lassen Peak.
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Lake Helen
Drive up, walk around, and hop into Lake Helen on a warm summer day. The lake can be quite cold!
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Bumpass Hell
One of the most famous trails in the park, this is MUST-see! The hydrothermal pools steam and bubble here, but don't get too close as they are waaay too hot to soak in (or even touch). It smells of sulfur!
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MODERATE

4-Hour Small-Group Tour in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Head out on this guided excursion through Lassen National Park for the day. It combines easy hiking options and prime wildlife viewing opportunities!
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Ridge Lakes Trail
This trail is short, but steep with an elevation gain of 1,045 feet over 2 miles. It rewards hikers with two small alpine lakes in a basin between Brokeoff Mountain and Mount Diller along with ferns, grasses, and wildflowers.
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Kings Creek Falls
It's 2.2 miles round trip and slowly takes you up around 700 feet passing by this waterfall and ending at the Kings Creek Meadows. If you are afraid of heights, note that you have to hike a narrow stone staircase on this trail.
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Mill Creek Falls
Hike to Mill Creek Falls is the highest waterfall in the park with a drop of 75 feet. The trail is 3.8 miles round trip with an elevation gain of 925 feet.
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Echo Lake
It's a great day hike that's about 4.4 miles round trip and takes around 3 hours to complete. The bright blue lake at the top is the perfect spot for a dip or afternoon picnic.
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Hat Creek Trailhead
A hike from Hat Creek to Paradise Meadows is complete with wildflower meadows and waterfall views. The trail is just under 3 miles total.
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HARD

Lassen Peak
This trail leads to the summit of Lassen Peak with views of the surrounding area and volcanic features. The trail is 5.2 miles (round trip) with an elevation gain of 1,100 feet. It typically takes 3-5 hours to complete.
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Brokeoff Mountain
Are you up for a challenging hike to the summit of Brokeoff Mountain? With breathtaking views of the park and beyond many find this hike better than Lassen Peak for its sweeping views and less busy trail. The hike is 9 miles (round trip) with an elevation gain of 2,500 feet. The full hike takes between 5-7 hours.
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Cinder Cone
Hike up this volcanic formation created by explosive eruptions, over lava fields, and through conifer forests for views of the colorful, multi-hued terrain of the cinder cone and the nearby Lassen Peak. The hike is 4 miles (round trip) with a gain of 1,000 feet.
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Terminal Geyser
This trail, part of the famed PCT trail, is about 6 miles with an elevation gain of 610 ft. Steam, rather than a geyser is the dominant feature at Terminal Geyser!
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