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Trail
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Difficulty
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Miles (RT)
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Notes
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Conditions
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PCT (Pacific Crest Trail)
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Varies
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Varies
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N
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Large sections of trail have deep snow and muddy conditions.
The entire section of the PCT in Lassen have been cleared of fallen trees. Affected by the Dixie Fire. Lassen Volcanic does not provide regular updates for the PCT.
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Southwest Area | Elevation range: 6,700 feet -10,457 feet
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Brokeoff Mountain
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****
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7.0
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P
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Completely snow covered. Watch for natural dangerous ice bridges over creek and river. Snow can range from icy to slippery to deep. Avalanches can persist throughout the spring snow conditions.
The route passes through avalanche terrain. Be avalanche aware. Avalanche gear is highly recommended.
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.
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Bumpass Hell - Closed
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**
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3.0
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P, K, B, N
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
This trail is closed every winter/spring until free of snow/ice hazards. Trail typically re-opens in June or 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.
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Mill Creek Falls
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***
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3.8
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B
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Trail NOT advised. First bridge is still too steep with snow on either side to cross the bride.
All closures are lifted. Overlook facing the waterfall is open following reconstruction. The bridges over the falls have not yet been rebuilt; travel across the creek requires off-trail travel. There are numerous down trees between the overlook and the Mill Creek.
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Ridge Lakes
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****
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2.0
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Trailhead not yet accessible by vehicle.Spring Road Clearing operations are taking place.
Completely snow covered. Requires snowshoes and navigation skills. Can be slippery and icy no trail to follow.
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.
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Lassen Peak
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****
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5.0
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N
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Trailhead not yet accessible by vehicle.Spring Road Clearing operations are taking place.
Snow depth varies due to wind-blown and/or melted snow. Conditions are always changing due to high elevation and exposure. Snowshoes/ ski, boot crampons, and ice axe are necessary.
The route passes through avalanche terrain. Be avalanche aware. Avalanche gear is highly recommended.
Protect the Lassen Peak Trail; do not cut switchbacks once trail is visible.
The use of trekking poles are highly encouraged to aid in stability due to steepness. Be on alert for loose or falling rock. Not affected by the Dixie Fire. Mostly sun exposed.
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Terrace, Shadow, and Cliff Lakes
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***
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4.0
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P
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Trailhead not yet accessible by vehicle.Spring Road Clearing operations are taking place.
Snow-covered. Snow-traversing equipment with trekking poles are advised.
Not affected by the Dixie Fire. Trail is cleared of fallen trees. Partially sun exposed.
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Cold Boiling and Crumbaugh Lakes
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**
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2.6
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K
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Trailhead not yet accessible by vehicle.Spring Road Clearing operations are taking place.
Snow-covered. Snow-traversing equipment with trekking poles are advised.
Affected by the Dixie Fire. Trail from Kings Creek Picnic area to Southwest entrance is cleared of fallen trees. Mostly sun exposed.
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Kings Creek Falls
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**
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3.0
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P, K
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Trailhead not yet accessible by vehicle.Spring Road Clearing operations are taking place.
Snow-covered. Snow-traversing equipment with trekking poles are advised.
Affected by the Dixie Fire. Viewing overlook repaired and open. Mostly sun-exposed. Kings Creek Falls to Warner Valley is cleared of fallen trees.
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Sifford Lakes
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**
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Varies
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P, K
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Trailhead not yet accessible by vehicle.Spring Road Clearing operations are taking place.
Snow-covered. Snow-traversing equipment with trekking poles are advised.
Affected by the Dixie Fire. Mostly sun exposed. Trail form Kings Creek Falls Trailhead to Warner Valley cleared of trees.
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Manzanita Lake and Summit Lake Areas | Elevation range: 5,600 feet - 8,530 feet
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Manzanita Lake
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*
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1.8
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K, B
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Mostly clear of snow.
Not affected by the Dixie Fire. Partially sun exposed.
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Lily Pond Interpretive Trail
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*
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0.5
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I, K, P
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Mostly clear of snow.
Not affected by the Dixie Fire. Shady sections.
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Nobles Emigrant Trail
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*
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3.5
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N
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Mostly clear of snow.
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. Entire trail cleared of fallen trees. Shady sections.
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Manzanita Creek
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**
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7.0
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Snow-covered. Route-finding skills and snowshoes required.
Fallen trees cleared. Not affected by the Dixie Fire. Trailhead is one mile from Loomis Plaza in the Manzanita Lake Campground D-Loop. Shady sections.
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Crags Lake
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**
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4.2
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Snow covered, then patchy snow with some trail showing. This patchy snow can be the most difficult for people to find the trail and easy to get lost. Have maps, compass, GPS and route-finding skills.
Not affected by the Dixie Fire. No water in Crags Lake as of 5/20. Most of this trail is sun exposed. Fallen trees cleared.
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Devastated Area Trail
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*
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0.25
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I, K
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Snow-covered. Snow-traversing equipment with trekking poles are advised.
Trail not affected by the Dixie Fire.
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Hat Lake to Paradise Meadow
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**
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2.8
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K, P
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Trailhead not yet accessible by vehicle.Spring Road Clearing operations are taking place.
Snow-covered. Snow-traversing equipment with trekking poles are advised.
Not affected by the Dixie Fire. Trail has been cleared of fallen trees. Shady sections.
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Echo Lake
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**
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4.4
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P
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Trailhead not yet accessible by vehicle.Spring Road Clearing operations are taking place.
Snow-covered. Snow-traversing equipment with trekking poles are advised.
Affected by the Dixie Fire. Portions of trail through high-severity effects can be undefined or unmarked. Mostly sun exposed.
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Summit Lake to Cluster/Twin Lakes Loop
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**
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11
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P
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Trailhead not yet accessible by vehicle.Spring Road Clearing operations are taking place.
Snow-covered. Snow-traversing equipment with trekking poles are advised.
Affected by the Dixie Fire. Portions of trail through high-severity effects can be undefined or unmarked. Entire loop have been cleared of fallen trees. Sun exposed.
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Butte Lake Area | Elevation range:6,100 feet - 8,338 feet
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Bathtub Lake Loop
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**
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0.8
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K
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Trailhead not yet accessible by vehicle.Spring Road Clearing operations are taking place.
Snow-covered. Snow-traversing equipment with trekking poles are advised.
Some evidence of the Dixie Fire. Fallen trees cleared. Mostly sun exposed.
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Cinder Cone
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**
****
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4.0
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I, P
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Trailhead not yet accessible by vehicle.Spring Road Clearing operations are taking place.
Snow covered down low then patchy and trail up out of the trees. Steep slick snowy areas! Navigation skills and traction devices required.
Some evidence of the Dixie Fire. Sun exposed.
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Prospect Peak
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***
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6.6
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Trailhead not yet accessible by vehicle.Spring Road Clearing operations are taking place.
Snow-covered. Snow-traversing equipment with trekking poles are advised.
Some evidence of the Dixie Fire. Mostly sun exposed.
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Butte Lake to Widow Lake
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***
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4.5
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Trailhead not yet accessible by vehicle.Spring Road Clearing operations are taking place.
Snow-covered. Snow-traversing equipment with trekking poles are advised.
Affected by the Dixie Fire. Mostly sun exposed. Portions of trail through high-severity effects can be undefined or unmarked.
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Snag Lake Loop
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**
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13
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Trailhead not yet accessible by vehicle.Spring Road Clearing operations are taking place.
Snow-covered. Snow-traversing equipment with trekking poles are advised.
Affected by the Dixie Fire. Portions of trail through high-severity effects can be undefined or unmarked. Mostly sun exposed. East and West sides of trail from Butte Lake to Snag Lake is cleared of fallen trees.
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Warner Valley Area | Elevation range: 5,600 feet - 7,408 feet
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Boiling Springs Lake
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**
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3.0
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K, N
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Trailhead not accessible by vehicle due to seasonal road closure.
Snow-covered. Snow-traversing equipment with trekking poles are advised.
Affected by the Dixie Fire. Portions of trail through high-severity effects can be undefined or unmarked. Fallen trees cleared.
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Devils Kitchen
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**
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4.4
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K, N
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Trailhead not accessible by vehicle due to seasonal road closure.
Snow-covered. Snow-traversing equipment with trekking poles are advised.
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.
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Drake Lake
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**
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4
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Trailhead not accessible by vehicle due to seasonal road closure.
Snow-covered. Snow-traversing equipment with trekking poles are advised.
Affected by the Dixie Fire. Portions of trail through high-severity effects can be undefined or unmarked.
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Dream Lake Basin
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*
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1
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K, N
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Trailhead not accessible by vehicle due to seasonal road closure.
Snow-covered. Snow-traversing equipment with trekking poles are advised.
Affected by the Dixie Fire. Portions of trail through high-severity effects can be undefined or unmarked.
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Terminal Geyser
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**
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5.8
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N
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Trailhead not accessible by vehicle due to seasonal road closure.
Snow-covered. Snow-traversing equipment with trekking poles are advised.
Affected by the Dixie Fire. Portions of trail through high-severity effects can be undefined or unmarked.
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Little Willow Lake to Terminal Geyser
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**
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1.8
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N, K
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Snow-covered. Snow-traversing equipment with trekking poles are advised.
Affected by the Dixie Fire. Portions of trail through high-severity effects can be undefined or unmarked.
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Warner Valley Road to Juniper Lake (a.k.a. Heart Rate Hill)
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5.6
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Snow-covered. Snow-traversing equipment with trekking poles are advised.
Affected by the Dixie Fire. Portions of trail through high-severity effects can be undefined or unmarked.
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Juniper Lake Area | Elevation range: 6,700 feet - 8,048 feet: Area Closed to Vehicle Access for Dixie Fire repair.
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Horseshoe Lake
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*
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2.8
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K
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Trailhead not accessible by vehicle for Dixie Fire repair.
Snow-covered. Snow-traversing equipment with trekking poles are advised.
Affected by the Dixie Fire. Mostly sun exposed. Portions of trail through high-severity effects can be undefined or unmarked.
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Inspiration Point
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**
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1.4
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K
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Trailhead not accessible by vehicle for Dixie Fire repair.
Snow-covered. Snow-traversing equipment with trekking poles are advised.
Affected by the Dixie Fire. Mostly sun exposed.Portions of trail through high-severity effects can be undefined or unmarked.
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Mount Harkness
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****
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3.8
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Trailhead not accessible by vehicle for Dixie Fire repair.
Snow-covered. Snow-traversing equipment with trekking poles are advised.
Trail affected by the Dixie Fire. Remnants of destroyed fire lookout closed. Portions of trail through high-severity effects can be undefined or unmarked..
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Crystal Lake
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*
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0.8
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K, P
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View the Oversnow Conditions page, updated November through May.
Trailhead not accessible by vehicle for Dixie Fire repair.
Snow-covered. Snow-traversing equipment with trekking poles are advised.
Fallen Trees cleared. Affected by the Dixie Fire. Mostly sun exposed.Portions of trail through high-severity effects can be undefined or unmarked.
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