Southwest Area Trails

Trail	Difficulty	Distance (Round-trip)	Notes	Conditions
Brokeoff Mountain	Strenuous	7.4 mi (11.9 km)	Parking Limited	Snow-covered. Follow the trail to the left of Forest Lake to continue on the correct route to the summit. 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	Moderate	2.6 mi (4.1 km)	Parking extremely limited.	CLOSED Due to Seasonal Snowpack 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	Moderately Strenuous	3.6 mi (5.7 km)	This area was severely affectede by the Dixie Fire. Burned area hazards still exisit.	Snow-covered. Affected by the Dixie Fire. Trail is cleared of fallen trees. Partially sun exposed. Bridge and overlook have been repaired since Dixie Fire 2021.
Ridge Lakes	Strenuous	2.0 mi (3.2 km)		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	Strenuous	4.8 mi (7.7 km)		Trailhead not currently accessible by vehicle due to road closure. Reaching Lassen Peak requires around 17-miles of travel round trip. Snow-covered. 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	Moderately Strenuous	3.4 mi (5.5 km)		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	Easy	1.4 mi (2.2 km)		Trailhead not currently accessible by vehicle due to road closure. Snow-covered. Affected by the Dixie Fire. Mostly sun exposed.
Kings Creek Falls	Moderate	2.8 mi (4.5 km)		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	Moderate	6.4 mi (10.2 km)		Trailhead not currently accessible by vehicle due to road closure. Snow-covered. Affected by the Dixie Fire. Mostly sun exposed.