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Lassen is a rugged adventurer's paradise, but be prepared for sudden changes in the weather: fierce thunderstorms sometimes drench the mountains and produce lightning, which poses a threat to hikers above the tree line, and blizzard conditions can develop quickly in winter or even early spring and late fall. In summer, hot temperatures and limited shade can pose a threat, especially for hikers unused to high altitudes.
Biking is prohibited on trails and can be a bit nerve-racking on Lassen Park Highway because of the lack of shoulders and guardrails, and due...
The best place to fish is in Manzanita Lake, though it's catch and release only. Butte, Juniper, Snag, and Horseshoe lakes, along with several...
Of the 150 miles of hiking trails within the park, 17 miles are part of the interstate Pacific Crest Trail, which accesses Warner Valley on...
Drakesbad Guest Ranch. This property in the park's Warner Valley offers guided rides to nonguests by reservation. Among the options is a two...
You can snowshoe anywhere in the park. The gentlest places are near the northwest entrance, while more challenging terrain is in the Southwest...
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