How Do You Hike To Lassen Peak At Lassen Volcanic National Park, California?
Located over 200 miles north of San Francisco and just east of Redding, California, is Lassen Volcanic National Park. One of the less visited National Parks in the state, Lassen is so named because it includes the foothills and land area around Lassen Peak, a now dormant volcano which was last awakened almost 100 years ago. The trail up to the peak is approximately two and a half miles in length and considered a very strenuous climb. Plan the hike early. Plan the hike during mid-summer. The park road sometimes remains closed well into May. Check with park rangers about the conditions of the trail and any inclement weather. Plan an early morning hike. The peak is known for extreme wind conditions in the afternoons. In fact, there is a general window for climbing. Rangers will be at the trailhead to discourage hikers after a certain time. Use the map of California and locate the park in the northern part of the state. Access the park from the southwest entrance, the closest route to the
