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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)
Fallen trees across portions of the trail.
Trekking poles and boot spikes are
recommended due to steep, rugged terrain and to help stabalize over snow.
Route finding is necessary.
Areas of deep snow drifts and continuous stretches of snow are present.
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.
Winter equipment is necessary to hike. Navigation is necessary.
*The road to the trailhead is not open due to spring snow clearing operations.
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.
Winter equipment is necessary to hike. Navigation is necessary.
*The road to the trailhead is not open due to spring snow clearing operations.
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.
Sifford Lakes
Snow-covered
**
6.4
P, K
Winter equipment is necessary to hike. Navigation is necessary.
*The road to the trailhead is not open due to spring snow clearing operations.
Sun exposed. Expect fallen trees across portions of the trail.
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.
Clear of snow. Numerous fallen trees over sections of the trail. Shady sections.
Not affected by the Dixie Fire.
Nobles Emigrant Trail
Hike
*
5.6
N
Clear of snow. Fallen trees may be present over 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
Mostly free of snow. Some snow may be present near the end of the trail. Fallen trees may be present along sections of the trail. 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.
Crags Lake
Hike
**
4.0
Clear of snow. Trekking poles recommended to aid in stability. Most of this trail is sun exposed.
Mostly snow-covered. Fallen trees may be present along sections of the trail.
*Trailhead not accessible by vehicle due to spring snow clearing operations.
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
Partially snow-covered
**
Variable
P
Trail partially snow-covered. Fallen trees may be present along portions of the loop. Navigation may be necessary.
*Trailhead not accessible by vehicle due to spring snow clearing operations.
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.
Some evidence of the Dixie Fire. Fully sun exposed.
Prospect Peak
Hike
***
6.6
Some evidence of the Dixie Fire. Mostly sun exposed.
Butte Lake to Widow Lake
Hike
***
4.5
Clear of snow along shore of Butte Lake.
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.
Snag Lake Loop
Hike
**
13
Clear of snow. 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.
Clear of fallen trees and snow. 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.
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
Clear of snow.
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
Clear of fallen trees and snow.
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) ois clear of fallen trees and snow.
The interior of the PCT in the park is covered with varying amounts of snow and 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.
