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Lassen Volcanic National Parksnowplow moving snow at Bumpass Hell parking area
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Lassen Volcanic National Park
Trees and Shrubs

Most of Lassen Volcanic National Park is forested, with the distribution of conifers affected by elevation. 

Scattered throughout the park's forested areas are stands of old growth red fir, the characteristic tree in the red fir forest community.  Growing to heights of over 175 feet, with diameters of 30 to 50 inches, these magnificent trees can live more than 300 years.

Also scattered throughout the park are several small stands of quaking aspen.
picture of car sized snowblower against 10 foot snow drifts blowing the snow above the drifts  

Did You Know?
The Lassen Volcanic National Park Main Park Road can open as early as May 10th and as late as mid-July depending on how much snow falls during the winter.

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Last Updated: June 29, 2007 at 13:51 EST