great places to hike, breath tkaing views, lot of lakes, and can see sulphur vents, boiling springs, mudpots etc...very nice! must go... more

We (2 adults, a 11 year old and a 2 year old) tried to hike to the top but the trail was close 0.9 miles before our destination. The trail is easy, and the view is fabulous. more

This is a strenuous hike -- about 5 miles round trip, but so worth the effort! This peak erupted on May 15, 1922, and this southernmost active volcano in the Cascade Range devastated nearby areas and rained volcanic ash as far away as 200 miles to the east. This was the most powerful explosion in the 1914-17 series of eruptions... more

I went on a 9 day camping trip which consisted of a 50 mile hike with Troop 315 of Middletown, Ca. I had such a great time camping out there. My troop and I went swimming at the lakes saw a baby black bear and climbed to the top of the old volcano and into the center. I miss those... more

Took a drive from Reno to Mt. Lassen. Fortunately the weather has been good and the roads in the park were open. Tried to see most major areas: Sulpher Works--Short walk just off the road. Two steaming vents the first time, 5 or 6 on our way back. Boardwalk closed. I guess some of it has been destroyed and it... more

Visited Lassen National Park in early August, 2005. We climbed to the top of Lassen Peak, which is over 10,000 feet up. The hike is fairly strenuous, 2,000 feet of elevation gain, although we saw kids doing it. There was lots of snow around still. The view from the top was worth it, you could see for many miles. It... more

My kids and I hiked Lassen Peak one afternoon in August 2005. This is a very steep and challenging hike but can be accomplished by anyone in decent shape. All you need to do is take your time and enjoy the fabulous views along the way. It took us about 4 hours round trip with a stay at the top... more