Plan Around Manzanita Creek Trail
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Manzanita Creek Trail Details
This long and relatively less traveled up-and-back hike (7.4 miles roundtrip) passes through dry, nondescript woodlands, which is part of the reason it's less popular than other trails in Lassen. The trail starts at the Manzanita Lake Campground. Note that there's no sign for the trailhead; make your way towards the south end of the campground, opposite site 31, to begin your hike. After crossing open woodlands for about two miles, the trail begins to move towards the creek and gets a little more lush and overgrown. End your hike in a brush-covered area below the steep slopes of Loomis Peak to the west, Eagle Peak to the south, and Lassen Peak to the east. The views are not the best here because the mountains are partially obscured by trees. The biggest attraction of the trail is the wildflowers you'll see along the upper portion of the creek.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
7.4 miles
Estimated time
4 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Manzanita Creek Trail
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0.3 mi away
Manzanita Lake Camper Store
A store selling a large variety of food, camping supplies, and gifts.
0.3 mi away
Manzanita Lake Campground and Store
Find almost everything you need for your trip at the Camper Store.
0.6 mi away
Chaos Crags and Crags Lake Trail
Hike two miles to the barren shores of Crags Lake.
0.6 mi away
Loomis Museum
Learn about the park's history and see photos and exhibits from the most recent eruption.
0.6 mi away
Manzanita Lake Trail
A one-mile trail around Manzanita Lake.
