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Summary: The trail to the summit is a short steep climb filled with different color rock formations created by Lassen's volcanic heritage. It's an easy enough hike that a four year old can hike it as was the case with my daughter in the fall of 2002. Be prepared for wind as it was a very windy day on my trip! As always bring a camara, preferably one that works (see link below)! For more details and photos visit my website The Backcountry: Lassen Peak. Trailhead: From Interstate 5 at Red Bluff, head east on Highway 36 for about 50 miles. Turn North on Highway 89 and travel about 5 miles to the park entrance. Be prepared to pay an entrance fee of $5. Continue up the road for about 7 miles. the trailhead parking lot is on the right side of the road. The Trail head is at the far end of the lot. (Lat:40.488 Lon:-121.505) Trail Guides for Lassen Peak: California Hiking by Tom Stienstra & Ann Marie Brown (Foghorn Press) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Lassen Volcanic National Park, (530) 595-4444 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Mike Matenkosky, who has posted 18 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Carol on 1/30/2009 First time to do such a hike, will get a little breathless and take longer to tie my shoelace, but the view is awesome and can see the snow-capped Mt.shasta from a distance. 
Reviewed by Ray on 8/12/2005 very nice, would hike again hehehehhehehe
Reviewed by Alan on 2/24/2005 I can vouch for the wind as you make your way up along the ridgeline. In late summer you should start early if there ia any possibility of thunderstorms - the peak stands in isolation. All in all a good first "big" mountain with every possibility of a successful climb to build your enthusiasm for more serious peaks. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: California Hiking, California Trails, California Hikes, Tehama County Hiking, Tehama County Trails, Tehama County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
