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Lassen Volcanic National Park

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Trails: There are ungroomed trails at the north and south entrances to Lassen Volcanic National Park. The North entrance has 10 km (6 miles) of challenging trails. South entrance has 30 km (18 miles) of intermediate trails. There are other trails and unplowed roads within the park. Trails are patrolled on weekends by volunteers.
Caution: There may be avalanche hazard on certain backcountry routes. Other dangers to watch out for are thin ice on lakes, weak snow around hot springs and sudden winter storms.
There are also some groomed trails a few miles south of the park's southwest entrance near Lassen Mineral Lodge. Trail fees:
Tel: Lassen NP visitor info: 530-595-4444
Snow report: Check the park's website for trail conditions
Nearest town: Manzanita Lake, CA
Web site: Lassen Volcanic NP
Trail map: Available at the park
Equipment rentals: Skis and snowshoes available at Lassen Mineral Lodge
Ski lessons: No
Other winter activities: Snowshoeing, naturalist-led tours
Facilities: The Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center at the southwest entrance is open year-round.
Lodging on site: Winter camping (permit required)
Lodging nearby: Lassen Mineral Lodge is a few miles south of the park. Redding, Chester and other nearby towns have hotels, inns and other acommodations.
Tourism info: Northern California Tourism
Weather forecast: Manzanita Lake
Location of trails: Lassen Volcanic National Park is about 50 miles east of Redding on Highway 44. The Main Park Road through the park is closed in winter. Tire chains are required in the park from October through May. Check the road conditions at CalTrans or 1-800-427-7623.
Map of local region: Lassen Volcanic National Park northwest entrance | Lassen Volcanic National Park southwest entrance

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