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Lassen Peak Trail in Lassen Volcanic National Park

The Lassen Peak Trail offers a challenging yet rewarding ascent to the summit of Lassen Peak, providing breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. As you make your way up, you'll experience dramatic changes in terrain, from dense forests to open, rocky sections above the treeline, with occasional sightings of wildlife such as chipmunks. From the summit, the vistas extend across the park, revealing distant snow-capped peaks, including Mount Shasta, and a close-up look at Lassen's volcanic terrain, complete with hydrothermal features like fumaroles and boiling springs in the valley below. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Volcano

  • Distance: 4.7 mi
  • Elevation gain: 2,060 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 10,374 ft
  • Elevation loss: 2,064 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 8,478 ft

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 4.7 mi
  • Elevation gain: 2,060 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 10,374 ft
  • Elevation loss: 2,064 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 8,478 ft

About this trail

Name: Lassen Peak Trail in Lassen Volcanic National Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Lassen Peak Trail, Shasta County, California, United States (40.47489 -121.50572)

End: Lassen Peak Trail, Shasta County, California, United States (40.47469 -121.50593)

Coordinates: 40.47469 -121.50791 40.48817 -121.50073

Topography: Shasta County topographic map, elevation, terrain

Gear up for your next adventure:

🧢Outdoor Hiking Hat - Sun protection hat for outdoor explorers
⛺Backpacking Tent - Lightweight and durable tent for multi‑day hikes
🏕️Family Camping Gear - Essentials for group camping trips
⛑️Personal Locator Beacon - Safety beacon for emergencies
🧥Waterproof Jacket for Hiking - Breathable and rugged rain jacket for outdoor excursions

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