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The Lassen volcanic center is within the Lassen Volcanic National Park,
approximately 65 miles east of Redding, California, or 240 kilometers west of
Reno, Nevada. Access within the Park is by California Highway 89, which runs
through the volcanic center.
Lassen Volcanic became a national park in 1916 (106,000 acres), because of its significance as an active volcanic landscape. Lassen Peak began erupting in 1914, had the most significant activity in 1915, and had minor activity until 1921. Lassen Volcanic National Park is is open year-round, however, access is difficult in winter and spring. The best time of the year to visit the park for hiking and car touring is August and September. Allow at least three hours to drive across the park and to make stops. The best time of the year to visit for cross country skiing and snowshoeing is January, February and March. Snow covers much of the park mid October through early June. The Lassen Park Road (the main road that connects Highway 89) is usually closed late October through early June. Many of the main park attractions are snow covered and inaccessible by car and foot. July, August, and September may bring mostly sunny skies with warm daytime temperatures and cold nighttime temperatures.
Excerpts courtesy of:
U.S. National Park Service - Lassen Volcanic National Park Website, 1999, and
Wood and Kienle, 1990, Volcanoes of North America: United States and Canada:
Cambridge University Press, 354p., p.216-219,
Contribution by Michael A. Clynne
Link to: Lassen Volcanic National Park Website
Lassen Volcanic National Park
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"Climb A Volcano" |
This trail is a well-graded climb of 2,000 feet, from 8,500 feet to 10,457 feet
in 2.5 miles of hiking. Allow four hours for the round trip,
though some take more time, some less.
-- Excerpt from: Paul E. Schultz, 1981, Road Guide To Lassen Volcanic National Park:
National Park Service and Loomis Museum Association
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To Get There |
Lassen Volcanic National Park is located
50 miles east of Red Bluff on highway 36, and 50
miles east of Redding on highway 44.
The park is open year-round, however, access is difficult
in winter and spring. The best time of
the year to visit the park for hiking and car touring is
August and September.
Allow at least three hours to drive across the park and
to make stops.
The best time of the year to visit
for cross country skiing and snowshoeing is January,
February and March.
-- Excerpt courtesy of: U.S. National Park Service - Lassen Volcanic National Park Website, 1999 |
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