After a 90 degree day Friday, in Redding, Saturday morning we decided to drive up to Lassen. What a beautiful drive. We took Hwy 36 out of Red Bluff because we'd heard the other road, Hwy 44, was closed before the visitor center. It worked out great. There was snow on the ground under the trees and all the mountains... More

All the geothermal features of Yellowstone minus the crowds. Great for weekend trips in summer or winter. Be advised however that 89 through the park closes as early as Oct some years, and doesn't open until July.

We drove to Lassen National Forest over March 2013 Spring Break as both the website and rangers said the park is open. While true, the park is "open" meaning rangers are at their desks on site, none of the roads are open and you can't do anything other than walk around the entrance area. This park appears absolutely beautiful, and... More

We timed our road trip to make sure the trail would be open to the peak. It has been undergoing maintenance for a couple years and will last for possibly a couple more (thru 2014) so the last 0.9 mile was closed most of the summer hiking season. There's nothing particularly interesting about the trail itself other than the various... More

We did the hike on Aug 31. The hike itself is very easy, not steep at all and I would have to agree with our youngest a little boring, probably just because it was too easy (we are mid-40s, in average shape, and 2 boys 13 and 9). But when you reach the top and see Mt. Shasta it makes... More

Compared to most national parks, Lassen Park is uncrowded and unspoiled. It has many beautiful family friendly and more strenuous hikes from both the east and west sides. The new Kohm Ya Ma nee Visitor Center off highway 36 (about an hour east of Red Bluff) is a good place to start. It has interactive exhibits that the kids will... More

Beautiful place for a day's driving excursion, long or short day hike, (Brokoff, Crumbaugh lake, Kings Creek, Bumpas Hell) or long weekend campout.

such beauty! hikes, sight seeing, bike riding, it was great! we met friends at one of the campgrounds, it had a little store, and was very friendly. hiked to bumpass hill (stinky) but interesting

A great family vacation. Lots of day hikes to Kings Falls, Bumpass Hell, Lassen Peak. Good camping, good visitor's center. Lot's of fun!