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Trail conditions are most variable in spring and early summer.
NPS photo
In late spring and summer, melting snow reveals Lassen's park trails. This process is slow, variable, and as timeless as the park itself. Keep scrolling for our best updated information about Lassen trails, from old favorites to new adventures.
Notes on Trail Conditions
Trail conditions are updated when information is available, either through park staff or visitor reports. Updated information may be delayed or changed by varying weather and staff capabilities. When snow is mostly gone from the trails, we stop regular updates and only add significant changes to trail conditions or status.
Have a trail conditions update for us? Please e-mail us!
Trail status only applies to the trail itself. Other factors, including parkwide closures, road closures, and inclement weather may affect your ability to access or utilize trails. Please make yourself aware of any current alerts on our Current Conditions page.
Southwest Area (Southwest Entrance to Kings Creek Area)
Bumpass Hell Trail and geothermal area are closed when snow-covered. Trail is usually closed from November to mid-July due to snowpack and hazardous conditions. See trail opening dates from previous years.
Affected by 2021 Dixie Fire, use caution when travelling through burned areas. Standing dead trees can fall without warning. Learn more about burned area safety.
*Several deep and long stretches of snow are persent over potions of the trail. Boot spikes and trekking poles are advised to aid in stability over snowy sections. Otherwise, hiking is not advised without stabalizing equipment.
Affected by 2021 Dixie Fire, use caution when travelling through burned areas. Standing dead trees can fall without warning. Learn more about burned area safety.
Sun exposed. Steep sections. Hiking poles are advised to aid in travel over steep sections.
Affected by 2021 Dixie Fire, use caution when travelling through burned areas. Standing dead trees can fall without warning. Learn more about burned area safety.
Sifford Lakes
Hike
**
6.4
P, K
Sun exposed.
Affected by 2021 Dixie Fire, use caution when travelling through burned areas. Standing dead trees can fall without warning. Learn more about burned area safety.
Fallen trees cleared from Butte Lake to Hat Lake (13 miles). Fallen trees may be present over other sections of the trail. Shady sections.
Trail along and east of Hat Creek was affected by the Dixie Fire. Trailhead is located off of service road north of the Manzanita Lake Entrance Station.
Affected by 2021 Dixie Fire, use caution when travelling through burned areas. Standing dead trees can fall without warning. Learn more about burned area safety.
Manzanita Creek
Hike
**
7.0
Marshy meadow at the end. Shady sections.
Not affected by the Dixie Fire. Trailhead is one mile from Loomis Plaza in the Manzanita Lake Campground D-Loop.
Affected by 2021 Dixie Fire, use caution when travelling through burned areas. Standing dead trees can fall without warning. Learn more about burned area safety.
Summit Lake to Cluster/Twin Lakes Loop
Hike
**
Variable
P
Partially sun-exposed. Navigation is necessary between Lower Twin Lake and Silver Lake (~2.5 miles).
Affected by 2021 Dixie Fire, use caution when travelling through burned areas. Standing dead trees can fall without warning. Learn more about burned area safety.
Sun exposed on the cone section of the trail. Wearing high-topped hiking boots is advised.
Some evidence of the Dixie Fire.
Prospect Peak
Hike
***
6.6
Some evidence of the Dixie Fire. Partially sun exposed.
Butte Lake to Widow Lake
Hike
***
4.5
Affected by 2021 Dixie Fire, use caution when travelling through burned areas.
Snag Lake Loop
Hike
**
13
Fallen trees may be present. Mostly sun exposed.
Grassy creek foot bridge is missing half the bridge.
Affected by 2021 Dixie Fire, use caution when travelling through burned areas. Standing dead trees can fall without warning. Learn more about burned area safety.
Juniper Lake Area of Park - list of trails with notes on open status, difficulty rating, and conditions
Trail Name
Status
Difficulty
Miles (RT)
Notes
Conditions
Horseshoe Lake
UNKNOWN
*
Variable
K
Trailhead not accessible by vehicle for Dixie Fire repair.
Unknown. Mostly sun exposed.
Affected by 2021 Dixie Fire, use caution when travelling through burned areas. Standing dead trees can fall without warning. Learn more about burned area safety.
Inspiration Point
UNKNOWN
**
Variable
K
Trailhead not accessible by vehicle for Dixie Fire repair.
Unknown.
Affected by 2021 Dixie Fire, use caution when travelling through burned areas. Standing dead trees can fall without warning. Learn more about burned area safety.
Affected by 2021 Dixie Fire, use caution when travelling through burned areas. Standing dead trees can fall without warning. Learn more about burned area safety.
Footbridge is installed. Stairs onto the footbridge is needing installed. Hikers must climb up onto the footbridge.
Affected by 2021 Dixie Fire, use caution when travelling through burned areas. Standing dead trees can fall without warning. Learn more about burned area safety.
Drake Lake
Hike
**
5
Affected by 2021 Dixie Fire, use caution when travelling through burned areas. Standing dead trees can fall without warning. Learn more about burned area safety.
Affected by 2021 Dixie Fire, use caution when travelling through burned areas. Standing dead trees can fall without warning. Learn more about burned area safety.
Affected by 2021 Dixie Fire, use caution when travelling through burned areas. Standing dead trees can fall without warning. Learn more about burned area safety.
Little Willow Lake to Terminal Geyser
Hike
**
2.6
N, K
Affected by 2021 Dixie Fire, use caution when travelling through burned areas. Standing dead trees can fall without warning. Learn more about burned area safety.
Warner Valley Road to Juniper Lake (a.k.a. Heart Rate Hill)
Hike
****
5.6
Affected by 2021 Dixie Fire, use caution when travelling through burned areas. Standing dead trees can fall without warning. Learn more about burned area safety.
The trail from Little Willow Lake to Drakesbad (3.5 miles) is clear of fallen trees and snow.
The interior of the PCT in the park may be covered with fallen trees.
Affected by 2021 Dixie Fire, use 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.
