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Lassen Volcanic National Park - Lassen Volcanic National Park

California's Hot Spot

Lassen Peak is one of the dormant volcanoes in the Cascade Mountain range, which extends from Mount Lassen in California up through the Oregon and Washington to Mount Garibaldi in British Columbia. Because of Lassen's recent eruption during World War I, the landscape in the park is eerily diverse with its old-growth forests, clear mountain streams and lakes, bubbling mudpots, sulphur vents and hissing fumaroles.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Rarely crowded, good weather in summer, beautiful scenery, good access to volcanic activity
Cons:No really suitable bike routes, main road has narrow shoulders and lots of blind turns
In a nutshell:A good lesson in geology and botany, the Park provides a lot a good information

Last visit to Lassen Volcanic National Park: Jul 2001
Intro Updated Feb 4, 2004
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Approaching top of Lassen Peak, California - Lassen Volcanic National Park

Desolate country Things to Do (7)

As you hike up Lassen Peak, you will see how desolate the terrain is at the higher elevations. These trees looks like... more travel advice

Crater at top of Lassen Peak, California - Lassen Volcanic National Park

Hang out for a while at the top of... Things to Do (7)

At the top of Lassen Peak, a ranger will take you around the crater and download all sorts of interesting information... more travel advice

Lassen Volcanic National Park, CA - Lassen Volcanic National Park

Facts about Lassen Peak Favorites (1)

Height: 10, 457 feet (3,187 metres) Type: Stratovolcano, volcanic dome Number of eruptions in past 200 years:... more travel advice

Hot stream at Bumpass Hell, Lassen, CA - Lassen Volcanic National Park

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balhannah Nov 27, 2009 at 11:59 PM

What a lovely area this is, one I have only just found on vt! We love camping also, and that campground we would love, but minus the Bear for company!
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JLBG Apr 28, 2009 at 3:02 AM

We did not do any hike in Lassen (except Bumpass Hell) as we had so much to visit in the West that we could not visit in depth. We should have staied in California longer !
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Bwana_Brown May 8, 2006 at 8:59 AM

Beautiful photos of this unusual, rugged and scenic landscape! It must have been fantastic hiking up the trail to the peak of Mt. Lassen. Great information on this National Park.
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Royal63 Mar 29, 2006 at 11:10 PM

I'm so glad you went there! I have never been to Lassen. Would love to one of these days!
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chewy3326 Feb 22, 2006 at 1:21 PM

What a beautiful park... I hope I can visit Lassen Volcanic someday... and I won't forget the chili
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Andraf Mar 3, 2005 at 7:55 AM

I really like Lassen. It is underrated in my opinion. So bears don't like chili? :) From now on this will be my diet when we're hiking in California.
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icyjo24 Dec 21, 2004 at 8:59 AM

Truly a place to learn geology.... it's definitely on my wishlist...
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Nemorino Oct 25, 2004 at 3:29 PM

Nice hiking tips and photos. And I like your definition of "roughing it." (Somehow I missed this park when I was living in California.)
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Jonathan_C Aug 13, 2004 at 6:11 AM

That bottle of Chardonnay and Ceasar salad sounds delightful after a gruelling day in Bumpass Hell! It's nice to have some less frequented National Parks that still have all the amenities.
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850prc May 11, 2004 at 3:52 PM

Boy, nature sure can stir up a hot jacuzzi, can't she? BTW, this is my 3rd comment today. Feeling better? 91