Lassen Volcanic National Park · CA
Lassen Peak
Hard · Day hike · Best in Summer, Fall
Length
5 mi
Gain
2,000 ft
Scenery
★★★★☆
About this trail
Climb to the 10,457-ft summit of one of America's most recently active volcanoes (1915). Views of Mt Shasta, the Sierra, and the steaming hydrothermal areas below.
Highlights
- Active volcano summit
- Mt Shasta view
- Steam vents
Get there
Start: Trailhead · 40.4732, -121.5036
Open driving directions in Google Maps →Along the way
- Lassen Peak TH@ mile 0· 8,500 ft
- Lassen Peak summit@ mile 2.5· 10,457 ft
- Crater rim@ mile 2.5
- Mt Shasta view (clear days)@ mile 2.5
Plan your visit on the interactive map
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