Hikes and walks (5)
| Hike | What it is | Time, season, pets |
|---|---|---|
| Hike to Bumpass Hell | Hike the three-mile, round-trip trail to the largest hydrothermal area in the park. | 90 Minutes · Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Hike to Kings Creek Falls | The Kings Creek Falls trail leads to a large roaring waterfall draped in ferns and other green plants which thrive off the mist generated by the falls. | 90 Minutes · Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Hike Lassen Peak | Hiking Lassen Peak | 4 to 5 Hours · Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Hike Reflection Lake Loop | A short and relatively flat walk offers views of Lassen Peak and Chaos Crags volcanoes, often seen reflecting in the water. The trailhead is across the road from the Loomis Museum. | 15 to 30 Minutes · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Walk Manzanita Lake Trail | Manzanita Lake Trail is an easy, mostly flat walk suitable for families with young children. It is not stroller-friendly. The walk offers scenic views of Lassen Peak and Chaos Crags volcanoes and birding and wildlife watching opportunities. The trail is popular for sunset viewing. | 30 to 90 Minutes · All year · No pets |
Other things to do (11)
| Activity | What it is | Time, season, pets |
|---|---|---|
| Sledding & Snowplay in the Southwest Area | The steep slopes behind the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center are a popular destination for sledders. Lassen's deep snowfall also provides ample opportunity for snowplay. Snowman building contest, anyone? | Winter, Spring · No pets |
| Snowshoe a Winter Route | Enjoy Lassen’s winter wonderland by snowshoe! Meander along the park highway route (snow-covered Hwy 89), circuit an icy lake, visit boiling hydrothermal features, or, for intrepid explorers, summit a snowy peak. | Winter, Spring · No pets |
| Ski & Snowboard at Lassen | Enjoy Lassen’s winter wonderland by ski or snowboard! Cross-country ski along one of the park’s numerous winter routes or, for experienced explorers, backcountry ski and snowboard one of Lassen’s mountain slopes. | Winter, Spring · No pets |
| Sledding & Snowplay in the Manzanita Lake Area | Sled a wintery slope, build a snowman, or otherwise enjoy Lassen's winter wonderland at the Manzanita Lake area. Got snow? | Winter, Spring · No pets |
| Drive Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway | The 30-mile park highway connects the northwest (Manzanita Lake) and southwest entrances of the park. This scenic route passes through dense forest, winds around alpine lakes and meadow, crests at 8,512 feet near Lassen Peak Trailhead, and descends steep volcanic slopes into the southwest area. Designated turnouts and | 60 Minutes · Summer, Fall · Pets with limits · Fee |
| Fish Manzanita Lake | Manzanita Lake is one of the most popular fishing spots in the park and it is easily accessible. This lake holds a fair number of rainbow and brown trout and is rated as a blue-ribbon fly fishery by the state of California Department of Fish and Game. | 0 to 10 Hours · Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Visit Sulphur Works | This steamy spot is accessible via a short walk along Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway. Sulphur Works is the easiest to access of the park's seven hydrothermal areas. | 10 Minutes · All year · Pets with limits |
| Fish Butte Lake | Fly fishing, Fishing Butte Lake | 0 to 0 Minutes · Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Walk Devastated Area Interpretive Trail | Trailside signs on this wheelchair-accessible, 0.2-mile loop provide an introduction to the 1915-1916 Lassen Peak eruption and the resulting Devastated Area. | 15 Minutes · Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Walk Lily Pond Interpretive Trail | A half-mile, self-led, interpretive loop explores the rich diversity of plant and animal life in the Manzanita Lake Area. | 15 to 60 Minutes · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Visit Sulphur Works in Winter | Enjoy the sights and sounds of Sulphur Works hydrothermal area via a two-mile, round-trip over-snow route in the Southwest Area. | 60 Minutes · Winter, Spring · No pets |
Before you set out
Trail conditions change with snow, fire and storms. Check the park’s current alerts, carry the ten essentials and read know before you go.
Sources
- National Park Service: things to do in Lassen Volcanic National Park (Data API, public domain)
Last checked 1 November 2026.