Name: Lassen Peak Trail
Rating: 4.7

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Dry, Snowy: July 10, 2018, a few patches of snow but not difficult to get through. History

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“Run up to the top of an ancient volcano. ”

— John Et

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Description

While only 2.5 miles each way, this trail has a 2000 ft elevation gain. Starting at 8000 ft near the parking lot, you start off with a steep climb that continues relentlessly from there until you get near the top. Then the trail turns into a very steep climb to the summit at over 10,000 ft.

The trail is well marked so you won't have much chance of getting lost. It is a very popular trail with plenty of traffic. It's almost entirely exposed with only a handful of partially shaded areas. It would be in your best interest to come up to Lassen a day or two before to get acclimated before attempting this run.

Flora & Fauna

Rocks, lots of rocks.

Contacts

Land Manager: NPS - Lassen Volcanic National Park

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Trail Ratings

4.7 from 17 votes

#1

in South Park Road

#60

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4.7 from 17 votes

5 Star		82%
4 Star		6%
3 Star		12%
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Lassen Peak.

Forest Fire, observed from Lassen Peak.

The side of Lassen Peak is made up of volcanic…

Looking down at the parking lot and Lake Helen…

Snow clings to the mountain around the peak lat…

Stunning views from al the way up here!

The Lassen Peak Trail as it leaves the parking…

Mt. Lassen Volcano, trail to the peak.

2.5 Miles 4.1 Kilometers 65% Runnable	2,005' 611 m Ascent -26' -8 m Descent
15% Avg Grade (9°) 38% Max Grade (21°)	10,451' 3,186 m High 8,472' 2,582 m Low

Lassen Peak Trail

2.5 Miles 4.1 Kilometers

65%

2,005' 611 m

-26' -8 m

15%

38%

10,451' 3,186 m

8,472' 2,582 m

Shared By John Et

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