Horseshoe Lake Trail
A short hike on an old service road to Horseshoe Lake.
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Horseshoe Lake Trail Details
This short but sweet trail starts at one lake and ends at another. The 2.8-mile out-and-back trail takes you through the woods towards Horseshoe Lake, a peaceful and serene place to have lunch or to linger for part of the day. The trail to the lake is wide, so you can walk side-by-side and pretty much guarantee you won't stray off trail. The trail climbs a negligible 200 feet or so before reaching the lake. Like the other lakes in the area, Horseshoe turns a magnificent deep blue/green in the summertime, making it a great place to enjoy Lassen at its finest. Start at the end of the dirt road at Juniper Lake and continue on to the lake. The dirt road continues on through the woods as a wide, well maintained double-track trail. Take this trail 1.4 miles to reach Horseshoe Lake.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
2.8 miles
Estimated time
2 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Horseshoe Lake Trail
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0.8 mi away
Crystal Lake Trail
A short but steep hike to one of Lassen's most beautiful lakes.
1.3 mi away
Juniper Lake Campground
It's a rough road to get to Juniper Lake, but if your car can make the trip, the scenery is worth it.
1.4 mi away
Mt. Harkness Trail
Hang out at an active fire lookout at the top of Mt. Harkness.
1.4 mi away
Inspiration Point
Inspiration Point looks over many of the prominent features in Lassen.
