2.5 hr
Overview
While only 2.5 miles each way, this trail has a 2000 ft elevation gain. Starting at 8000 ft near the parking lot, you start off with a steep climb that continues relentlessly from there until you get near the top. Then the trail turns into a very steep climb to the summit at over 10,000 ft. <br><br>The trail is well marked so you won't have much chance of getting lost. It is a very popular trail with plenty of traffic. It's almost entirely exposed with only a handful of partially shaded areas. It would be in your best interest to come up to Lassen a day or two before to get acclimated before attempting this hike.
Trail Stats
4.1 km
611 m
3185 m
2582 m
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Photos
Snow clings to the mountain around the peak late into the summer.
Snow clings to the mountain around the peak late into the summer.
Lassen Peak: Hikers stay on trail
Lassen Peak: Hikers stay on trail
The more you see, the plenty view
The more you see, the plenty view
Overview of Helen Lake
Overview of Helen Lake
Lassen Peak: Stay on snowy trail
Lassen Peak: Stay on snowy trail
Glacial Notch
Glacial Notch
Mt. Lassen Volcano, trail to the peak.
Mt. Lassen Volcano, trail to the peak.
Lassen Peak Trail: Heading back to parking lot
Lassen Peak Trail: Heading back to parking lot
Mt. Lassen
Mt. Lassen
Mt. Lassen
Mt. Lassen
Looking down at the parking lot and Lake Helen as you climb up Lassen Peak.
Looking down at the parking lot and Lake Helen as you climb up Lassen Peak.
The side of Lassen Peak is made up of volcanic rock. The large rock formations are called spines, formed when lab broke through the volcano's outer surface and pushed skyward.
The side of Lassen Peak is made up of volcanic rock. The large rock formations are called spines, formed when lab broke through the volcano's outer surface and pushed skyward.
Forest Fire, observed from Lassen Peak.
Forest Fire, observed from Lassen Peak.
The Lassen Peak Trail as it leaves the parking lot. The trail switchbacks and starts climbing more steeply after the first turn.
The Lassen Peak Trail as it leaves the parking lot. The trail switchbacks and starts climbing more steeply after the first turn.
Lassen Peak.
Lassen Peak.
Stunning views from al the way up here!
Stunning views from al the way up here!