Summer/Fall Trail Conditions

Numerous Trails Impacted by the 2021 Dixie Fire

• All trails west of the park highway were not affected by the Dixie Fire.
• Be prepared for burned area hazards on all trails within the Dixie Fire footprint.
• The park is prioritizing efforts to repair high-use trails within the burn footprint as soon as possible.
• Learn more about visiting after the Dixie Fire.

 

Season for Summer/Fall Trail Conditions is May - October

Last updated: 5/3/2024
You may need to reload page to see updates. Periodically updated starting in May as trails become snow-free.

View the Oversnow Route Conditions page from November through May.

NOTICE: Not all trailheads are currently accesible by vehicle due to road closures within the park since 12/7/2023 due to seasonal snowpack. Road clearing operations generally begin in March/April.

• Pedestrians and bicycles are permitted on Lassen National Park Highway beyond closures to vehicles .

• From the SW entrance, the road is closed to vehicles at Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center.

• From the NW entrance, the road is closed to vehicles at the Loomis Plaza.

• Use caution when traveling through burned areas. Standing dead trees can fall without warning. Learn more about burned area safety and visiting after the Dixie Fire.

Trail conditions are updated when information is available. We welcome your trail reports to @LassenNPS or [e-mail].

Difficulty ratings: * Easy | ** Moderate | *** Moderately Strenuous | **** Strenuous
P - Parking limited | K - Good for kids | B - Busy/popular | N - Part of a National Trail | I - Self-guided interpretive trail

Trail	Difficulty	Miles (RT)	Notes	Conditions
PCT (Pacific Crest Trail)	Variable	Variable	N	Snow-covered. Affected by 2021 Dixie Fire, caution when travelling through burned areas. Standing dead trees can fall without warning. Learn more about burned area safety. Lassen Volcanic National Park does not provide regular updates for the PCT.
Southwest Area | Elevation range: 6,700 feet -10,457 feet
Brokeoff Mountain	****	7.4	P	Snow-covered. Climbing gear such as ice axe and crampons are necessary beyond Forest Lake. Snowshoes are necessary otherwise. Not affected by the Dixie Fire. The use of trekking poles are highly advised to aid in stability due to steepness and loose rock. Upper half of trail is sun exposed. Trail has been cleared of fallen trees.
Bumpass Hell	**	2.8	P, K, B, N	Trailhead not currently accessible by vehicle due to road closure. CLOSED Due to Seasonal Snowpack Frying Pan section of Bumpass Hell Basin require repairs. Trail typically re-opens in early July. See trail opening dates from previous years, which are largely affected by snowpack. Minimally affected by the Dixie Fire. Partially sun exposed. Boardwalk is fully sun exposed.
Mill Creek Falls	***	3.7	B	Snow-covered. Affected by the Dixie Fire. Partially sun exposed. Bridge and overlook have been repaired since Dixie Fire 2021.
Ridge Lakes	****	2.2		Trailhead not currently accessible by vehicle due to road closure. Snow-covered. Not affected by the Dixie Fire. The use of hiking boots, and trekking poles are highly encouraged to aid in stability due to steepness and loose rock. Partially sun exposed.
Lassen Peak	****	5.0	N	Trailhead not currently accessible by vehicle due to road closure. Snow-covered. A summit requires a round-trip hike through snow and avalanche terrain from the southwest entrance. Climbing gear such as ice axe and crampons are necessary. Snowshoes are necessary otherwise. When trail is free of snow, Protect the Lassen Peak Trail; do not cut switchbacks, doing so can cause hazardous rockfall. The use of trekking poles are highly encouraged to aid in stability due to steepness and over snowy sections. Be on alert for loose or falling rock. Not affected by the Dixie Fire. Mostly sun exposed.
Terrace, Shadow, and Cliff Lakes	***	3.4	P	Trailhead not currently accessible by vehicle due to road closure. Snow-covered. Trekking poles are advised. Not affected by the Dixie Fire. Trail is cleared of fallen trees. Partially sun exposed.
Cold Boiling and Crumbaugh Lakes	**	1.4+	K	Trailhead not currently accessible by vehicle due to road closure. Snow-covered. Affected by the Dixie Fire. Mostly sun exposed.
Kings Creek Falls	**	2.8	P, K	Trailhead not currently accessible by vehicle due to road closure. Snow-covered. Affected by the Dixie Fire. Viewing overlook repaired and open. Mostly sun-exposed.
Sifford Lakes	**	6.4	P, K	Trailhead not currently accessible by vehicle due to road closure. Snow-covered. Affected by the Dixie Fire. Mostly sun exposed.
Manzanita Lake and Summit Lake Areas | Elevation range: 5,600 feet - 8,530 feet
Manzanita Lake	*	1.8	K, B	Clear of snow. Sun-exposed areas. Not affected by the Dixie Fire.
Lily Pond Interpretive Trail	*	0.5	I, K, P	Clear of snow. Shady sections. Not affected by the Dixie Fire.
Nobles Emigrant Trail	*	5.6	N	Patchy snow. Shady sections. Trail along and east of Hat Creek affected by the Dixie Fire. Trailhead is located off of service road north of the Manzanita Lake Entrance Station.
Manzanita Creek	**	7.0		Snow-covered. Shady sections. Not affected by the Dixie Fire. Trailhead is one mile from Loomis Plaza in the Manzanita Lake Campground D-Loop.
Crags Lake	**	4.0		Snow-covered. Most of this trail is sun exposed. Not affected by the Dixie Fire.
Devastated Area Trail	*	0.3	I, K	Trailhead not currently accessible by vehicle due to road closure. Snow-covered. Trail not affected by the Dixie Fire.
Hat Lake to Paradise Meadow	**	2.8	K, P	Trailhead not currently accessible by vehicle due to road closure. Snow-covered. Shady sections. Not affected by the Dixie Fire.
Echo Lake	**	4.0	P	Trailhead not currently accessible by vehicle due to road closure. Snow-covered. Shady sections. Affected by the Dixie Fire. Portions of trail through high-severity effects can be undefined or unmarked. Mostly sun exposed.
Summit Lake to Cluster/Twin Lakes Loop	**	Variable	P	Trailhead not currently accessible by vehicle due to road closure. Snow-covered. Affected by the Dixie Fire. Portions of trail through high-severity effects can be undefined or unmarked. Sun exposed.
Butte Lake Area | Elevation range:6,100 feet - 8,338 feet
Bathtub Lake Loop	**	2.0	K	Snow-covered. Some evidence of the Dixie Fire. Mostly sun exposed.
Cinder Cone	** ****	4.0	I, P	Snow-covered. Some evidence of the Dixie Fire. Sun exposed.
Prospect Peak	***	6.6		Snow-covered. Some evidence of the Dixie Fire. Mostly sun exposed.
Butte Lake to Widow Lake	***	4.5		Snow-covered. Affected by the Dixie Fire. Mostly sun exposed. Portions of trail through high-severity effects can be undefined or unmarked.
Snag Lake Loop	**	13		Snow-covered. Mostly sun exposed. Grassy creek foot bridge is missing half the bridge. Affected by the Dixie Fire. Portions of trail through high-severity effects can be undefined or unmarked. East and West sides of trail from Butte Lake to Snag Lake is cleared of fallen trees.
Warner Valley Area | Elevation range: 5,600 feet - 7,408 feet Warner Valley Road closed to vehicles due to seasonal snowpack. Pedestrian travel is permitted year-round. Once free of snow, bicycles are permitted.
Boiling Springs Lake	**	Variable	K, N	Trailhead not accessible by vehicle for Dixie Fire repair and snowpack. Snow-covered. Affected by the Dixie Fire. Portions of trail through high-severity effects can be undefined or unmarked.
Devils Kitchen *	**	Variable	K, N	Trailhead not accessible by vehicle for Dixie Fire repair and snowpack. Snow-covered. Affected by the Dixie Fire. Portions of trail through high-severity effects can be undefined or unmarked. Footbridge at entrance of hydrothermal area was damaged by the fire. Fallen trees cleared.
Drake Lake	**	Variable		Trailhead not accessible by vehicle for Dixie Fire repair and snowpack. Snow-covered Affected by the Dixie Fire. Portions of trail through high-severity effects can be undefined or unmarked.
Dream Lake Basin	*	Variable	K, N	Trailhead not accessible by vehicle for Dixie Fire repair and snowpack. Snow-covered Affected by the Dixie Fire. Portions of trail through high-severity effects can be undefined or unmarked.
Terminal Geyser	**	Variable	N	Trailhead not accessible by vehicle for Dixie Fire repair and snowpack. Snow-covered Affected by the Dixie Fire. Portions of trail through high-severity effects can be undefined or unmarked.
Little Willow Lake to Terminal Geyser	**	Variable	N, K	Snow-covered. Affected by the Dixie Fire. Portions of trail through high-severity effects can be undefined or unmarked.
Warner Valley Road to Juniper Lake (a.k.a. Heart Rate Hill)	****	5.6		Trailhead not accessible by vehicle for Dixie Fire repair and snowpack. Snow-covered. Affected by the Dixie Fire. Portions of trail through high-severity effects can be undefined or unmarked.
Juniper Lake Area | Elevation range: 6,700 feet - 8,048 feet: Juniper Lake Road closed to vehicles due to seasonal snowpack. Pedestrian travel is permitted year-round. Once free of snow, bicycles are permitted.
Horseshoe Lake	*	Variable	K	Trailhead not accessible by vehicle for Dixie Fire repair and snowpack. Snow-covered. Affected by the Dixie Fire. Mostly sun exposed. Portions of trail through high-severity effects can be undefined or unmarked.
Inspiration Point	**	Variable	K	Trailhead not accessible by vehicle for Dixie Fire repair and snowpack. Snow-covered. Affected by the Dixie Fire. Mostly sun exposed. Portions of trail through high-severity effects can be undefined or unmarked.
Mount Harkness	****	Variable		Trailhead not accessible by vehicle for Dixie Fire repair and snowpack. Snow-covered. Trail affected by the Dixie Fire. Remnants of destroyed fire lookout closed. Portions of trail through high-severity effects can be undefined or unmarked..
Crystal Lake	*	Variable	K, P	Trailhead not accessible by vehicle for Dixie Fire repair and snowpack. Snow-covered. Affected by the Dixie Fire. Mostly sun exposed.Portions of trail through high-severity effects can be undefined or unmarked.