Lassen Volcanic National Park
Containing 30 volcanic peaks, Lassen Volcanic National Park offers the opportunity to see the devastating results of relatively recent volcanic activity on the landscape along with still-active geothermal features.
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Lassen Volcanic National Park Details
Containing 30 volcanic peaks, Lassen Volcanic National Park offers the opportunity to see the devastating results of relatively recent volcanic activity on the landscape along with still-active steam vents, boiling mud pools, and other geothermal features. Set in the Cascade Mountains of California, the park includes 10,547-foot Lassen Peak, a young volcano born "only" 27,000 years ago that last had a major eruption about a century ago. Close to the Kohm Ya-Mah-Nee Visitor Center at the park's south entrance is and area of steaming fumaroles called the Sulphur Works, while further along the main park road is the beginning of a tough, 2.5-mile trail to the summit of Lassen Peak. The Loomis Museum at Manzanita Lake includes photographic exhibits on the 1914-17 eruption of Lassen Peak. The park also features eight campgrounds, hiking trails to sights like Cinder Cone and Boiling Spring Lake, backcountry hiking, trail rides on horseback, and kayaking and canoeing on mountain lakes. Established: Aug. 9, 1916 Area: 106,372 acres
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Lassen Volcanic National Park
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1.0 mi away
Summit Lake North Campground
This campground is conveniently located off the main park road and has flush toilets, water, and lake access.
1.1 mi away
Summit Lake South Campground
Located off the main park road, Summit Lake offers water, restrooms, and designated camping.
1.3 mi away
Echo Lake Trail
A shorter hike to Echo Lake, a great spot for a picnic or swimming.
1.3 mi away
Cluster Lakes Loop
A long but flat loop that takes hikers to 13 lakes and ponds.
