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Lassen Volcanic National Park Travel Guide: 131 reviews and 342 photos

Geothermal Playground - Lassen Volcanic National Park

Acre for acre this small National Park will give any of the big boys (Yellowstone, Glacier, Grand Canyon) a run for their money. The park is filled with neat geothermal phenomona like mud pots, hot springs and fumeroles. Then there is Mt. Lassen peak which is an all-time great hike. I love this place.

Last visit to Lassen Volcanic National Park: Aug 1999
Intro Updated Jun 12, 2003
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Mt. Shasta - Lassen Volcanic National Park

Mt. Shasta Off The Beaten Path (1)

Mt. Shasta is another great mountain that is only 75 miles away from Mt. Lassen. It makes for a beautiful backdrop when... more travel advice

Almost There - Lassen Volcanic National Park

Almost There Things to Do (12)

A short hike across the icefield, a quick scramble up the remaining 100 feet of rocks and the journey is over. more travel advice

Looking down the northern face - Lassen Volcanic National Park

Looking down the northern face Things to Do (12)

The northern face is much steeper--almost vertical for several thousand feet. Best to securely brace oneself before... more travel advice

Snow and Ice in the Caldera - Lassen Volcanic National Park

Snow and Ice in the Caldera Things to Do (12)

After a long, hot, dusty walk to the summit, it is a wonderful surprise to find an icefield in the caldera. more travel advice

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chewy3326 Jan 27, 2006 at 8:48 PM

Lassen has always been one of those national parks I've wanted to visit. Great page and photos.
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Callavetta Jan 26, 2005 at 11:54 AM

You forgot to mention the smell at Bumpass Hell!
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Bwana_Brown Nov 22, 2004 at 3:31 PM

That is a fantastic looking place for a hike! It must have been a great day to be outdoors in the sunshine getting some exercise while enjoying such amazing views!
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goingsolo Jul 14, 2004 at 8:05 AM

What a great park. And one of the least visited too. Think I'll add this one to my must see list. :)
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keeweechic Mar 12, 2004 at 9:21 PM

What an amazing area. Some of it sounds like Rotorua in NZ and I sure remember the smell. Some strenuous hiking here but worth it for the view. What great contrasts.
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TempNomad Jul 29, 2003 at 10:38 AM

Fantastic photos and commentary. It was not even on my list for an upcoming California trip...just one more place to visit!
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XenoHumph Jul 23, 2003 at 1:21 PM

Great page and picts on a wonderful park that i enjoyed tremendously when I went!
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Matjik Jun 12, 2003 at 4:08 PM

Great job! The info supporting the pictures were superb! Thanks a bunch.
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Bonobo2005 Jun 12, 2003 at 3:55 PM

Must have been exciting hiking and gorgeous scenery indeed...!; all your NP-pages are excellent and I always highly enjoy them...including this one!!!
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globetrott May 19, 2003 at 3:57 PM

What a wonderful landscape !!