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Dundeel - Aug 9, 2022 5:13 pm Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2022
Volcano HikeStart early to avoid crowds on nice days.
reedochalek - Aug 8, 2022 6:24 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2022
Lil' trip 2022Much easier than expected, good time
xbaghat - Jun 22, 2022 11:21 am Date Climbed: Aug 31, 2019
twenty-three ultraprom...
Scott Fulton - Jun 16, 2022 7:35 pm Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2022
I made it.Pretty good amount of snowfields throughout the hike. Also quite windy at the top, which is to be expected.
McCannster - May 1, 2022 8:49 pm Date Climbed: May 1, 2022
CA County HP #33, Ultra #28Lassen multi-sport, biked up closed road from Visitors Center to where snow blocked the road at Lake Helen. Splitboard from there. Awesome descent down the south face, and then ride down the road. Great day out, perfectly clear skies. With seano
wannabepeakbagger - Jun 10, 2021 10:02 am Date Climbed: Jun 3, 2021
No crowdsGot to the trailhead about 7am and there were only 3 other cars there. Bright sunshine and perfect conditions, with a bit of snow still on the trail. 1.5 hours up and an even hour down. I brought some unnecessary gear (ice spikes, gaiters, spare socks, rain pants) in my backpack, but may have needed that a week earlier.
Fleshj27 - Aug 18, 2020 6:22 am Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2020
Slogged the conga lineSlogged up the conga line with about 300 other people. Didn't notice the crowd after 9000 feet... I really have to give up smoking. The hiking herd was surprisingly polite for that many people on that crowded of trail. This is a beautiful trail, very well maintained with stunning views every step of the way. Arrived at the parking lot on a Saturday 9 a.m. and took the last parking spot. Yep it's a popular Trail but worth it.
patricklynch88 - Jul 4, 2020 8:46 pm Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2020
Lassen Peak TrailheadLassen Peak via the standard Lassen Peak Trailhead parking lot. We were on the trail by 11:50 and made it to the summit by 1:00. Party of 2. 2.5 miles and 1 hour 10 minutes to the summit. 1,975 ft of elevation gain. The trail was in excellent condition (major props to the National Parks team). No need for trekking poles or any gear other than a hiking boots, hat, and a wind breaker at the top. Weather on the 4th of July was fantastic. We spent around 50 minutes exploring the summit cone before starting our descent which took about 55 minutes. Very popular trail with lots of inexperienced hikers so expect to have to stop and wait at certain switchbacks during “rush hour”.
utahjimk - Jun 30, 2020 7:07 pm Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2020
spectacular views all around!with Wasatch Mountain Club group.
TacitMoose - Jun 5, 2020 10:04 pm Date Climbed: Jun 5, 2020
Lassen is opened up again!Lower section is mostly snow covered still. About 75% of the Trail is covered up to about 9500 ft. Above that it’s mostly bare. Snow in the crater but the summit block is clear. Be careful, the snow becomes very rotten and slick as the day goes on and the sun warms things up. I started at 0600 and am very glad I did. Coming down was a bit dicey. I would not want to descend at 1500 when it’s super rotten and slick. Poles and easy on/off crampons would help. I’d hate to slip on the permanent snowfield traverse. It’s a long slide to the bottom of the gully. But otherwise it was a perfect bluebird day. Views of Shasta and other ranges and lakes were pristine.
Climbingwithewan - May 12, 2020 3:09 pm Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2017
Lassen peak climbing and losing candyPretty easy. I lost my candy at the summit, sad.
yadahzoemtn - Mar 15, 2020 9:55 am Date Climbed: Jul 25, 2019
Ticking off the Cascade VolcanoesFun adventure. On to Shasta
Guilty - Sep 11, 2019 3:55 pm Date Climbed: Jun 30, 2019
Main routeBeautiful relaxing day from yesterday's climb of Shasta Sargent ridge.
cascadescrambler - Aug 7, 2019 11:21 am Date Climbed: Aug 21, 1974
LassenEasy hike from the highway
Constant Ascension - Jul 26, 2019 3:18 am Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2019
Mount LassenSome patches of snow across the trail, but overall easy ascent
Jowzynkyn - Jul 20, 2019 8:09 pm Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2019
Sunset Hike in July5 mile round trip 90 minutes up and 60 minutes back down. Some amazing views of the lake next to Susanville CA, and looks like a lot of rock climbing available. Easy class 2 hike, good for young and old!
naura - Jun 30, 2019 8:44 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2019
Snowboard descent of SE faceStraightforward hike up, perfect corn all the way to the car.
DanFeinberg - Jun 3, 2019 1:47 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2018
GorgeousAbsolutely beautiful climb
DanFeinberg - Jun 3, 2019 1:47 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2018
GorgeousAbsolutely beautiful climb
mnichols - Oct 10, 2018 10:24 am Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2018
Nice morning hike!Not too steep, great morning hike with a view. Last 150' to the top was slushy and the rock and gravel were loose.