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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 Navigation Book - Learn advanced navigation skills
🧭Compass with Lanyard - Easy‑carry compass for navigation
🌡️Portable Weather Meter - Track weather conditions on the trail
🌄Hiking Binoculars - Compact binoculars for scenic views and trail spotting
🪶Survival Guide Book - Expert advice for emergency preparedness

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