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Hike through the otherworldly landscapes of Lassen Volcanic National Park Hiking
Discover the beautiful lakes and forests that contrast with the rocky, bare volcanic landscapes.
Hike on some of the best trails in the park, including the hike up Brokeoff Mountain and to Kings Creek Falls.
Explore the amazing mineral-stained rocks, steaming vents, and brightly colored pools caused by geothermal activity.
Experience spectacular views from the summits of Lassen Peak and Brokeoff Mountain.
Spend six amazing days exploring the volcanic region of Lassen Volcanic National Park Hiking!
Your expert guide will take you on specially chosen hikes that explore the geothermal areas, rivers, and forests that make this park so unique.
This guided hiking tour will showcase beautiful lakes, stunning views, and the strange lunar landscape left from the 1914 eruption of Lassen Peak. You’ll love the exciting hikes that climb Brokeoff and Lassen mountains, as well as the otherworldly landscapes at Devil’s Kitchen and the Cinder Cone.
Spend six amazing days exploring the volcanic region of Lassen Volcanic National Park Hiking!
Your expert guide will take you on specially chosen hikes that explore the geothermal areas, rivers, and forests that make this park so unique.
This guided hiking tour will showcase beautiful lakes, stunning views, and the strange lunar landscape left from the 1914 eruption of Lassen Peak. You’ll love the exciting hikes that climb Brokeoff and Lassen mountains, as well as the otherworldly landscapes at Devil’s Kitchen and the Cinder Cone.
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Lassen Volcanic National Park Hiking Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Travel to the National Park and Explore Warner Valley
To begin the tour, you’ll meet your tour group in Reno and travel together to the Drakesbad area of the Lassen Volcanic National Park Hiking. You’ll be on the trail by the afternoon to explore the hot springs and lakes of the Warner Valley before you visit the Devil’s Kitchen where the geothermal activity will surround you.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Chester
Distance: 5 miles
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Day 2 Hike up Brokeoff Mountain
Today you’ll be taking one of the best hikes in Lassen as you climb up Brokeoff Mountain. From the summit, you’ll have amazing views of the park and of Lassen Peak!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Chester
Distance: 8 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Waterfall Hike
Your day hike today starts from the Kings Creek Falls trailhead. The path offers beautiful scenery as it wanders through forests and meadows to scenic Kings Creek Falls.
After your walk, the group will move to their new hotel for the night.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Mill Creek
Distance: 10 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Explore the Lakes in Paradise Meadows
Paradise Meadows calls today! You’ll be hiking past several lakes until you reach Summit Lake where your path starts to climb. After you’ve followed Hat Creek back down into the meadows, you’ll make a stop at the Manzanita Lake Museum and Visitor Center.
Tonight, you’ll be moving to a quiet lakeside location for your final two nights.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Shingletown
Distance: 9 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Challenge Lassen
You’ll finally be hiking up the volcano itself today! You’ll be climbing up Lassen’s ridge to an elevation of 10,457 feet. You’ll be treated to spectacular views of Mount Shasta and the Devastated Area when you reach the top!
The day isn’t finished yet though, as you’ll have a nice picnic lunch at Lake Helen before taking a hike through the thermal area of Bumpass Hell, an ugly name for a very pretty place.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Shingletown
Distance: 13 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 Visit Butte Lake
On the final day of your tour, you’ll visit Butte Lake and hike the remarkable Cinder Cone Trail. At the end of the day, you’ll be driven back to Reno where the tour officially comes to a close. Enjoy your travels home or wherever you’re exploring next!
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 5 miles
Meals: Breakfast
Lassen Volcanic National Park Hiking Tour Price and Dates
This guided hiking tour in Lassen Volcanic National Park Hiking is run as a fixed-departure tour where you’d be joining a group.The prices below are per person:
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Accommodation on the Lassen Volcanic National Park Hiking Tour
This tour is based in 3-star hotels. The hotels offer simple and clean accommodations in great locations.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement of USD500 to have a private room where possible.
What’s Included in the Lassen Volcanic National Park Hiking Tour?
Meals
5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 5 dinners and are included in this tour.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 5 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour in Reno are not included. Please note that this tour departs Reno early on Day 1 and arrives late on the final day. You may choose to add a hotel night in Reno at the beginning and end of your tour as a supplement to better accommodate your flight times.
Transportation during the Tour
Transport for you and your luggage is included as outlined in the itinerary. Round trip transport between Reno and Lassen National Park is included at the beginning and end of the tour.
Also Included
- English-speaking guide
- Van shuttle
- Park entrance fees
- Trail maps and narratives
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Flights to and from Reno
- Tourist taxes if applicable
- Visas if required
- Personal equipment
- Beverages both non-alcoholic and alcoholic
- Fees not mentioned as included
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, servers, or hotel staff if desired
Optional Extras
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Any additional nights before or after the tour
- How hard is the Lassen Volcanic National Park Hiking Tour?
- Do I need to tip my tour guides?
- Do I need a visa to travel to the United States of America?
- Are meals included on the Lassen Volcanic National Park Hiking Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Reno to start this tour?
- Is the Lassen Volcanic National Park Hiking Tour guided?
- Where does the Lassen Volcanic National Park Hiking Tour end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to the United States of America?
- Are there any travel restrictions for the United States of America?
- When is the best time to travel to the United States for this tour?
We rate this tour as a 4/5. This is an energetic trip with daily hikes that cover up to 10 miles. Some hikes include steep sections and difficult footing, however, no technical skills are required. Active hikers will be able to get the most out of this tour.
Tipping in the United States of America is customary, but much appreciated. It is recommended to tip 10-20% for exceptional service.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 5 dinners and are included in this tour. Please note that your non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverages with meals are not included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover hiking. Get your Travel Insurance.
Fly into Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO). If you are arriving early, you can take a taxi or ride-hailing service to your hotel. If not, you will be picked up from the airport.
Yes, you will have an English-speaking guide for the duration of the tour.
This tour ends with a drop-off in Reno. The tour will arrive in Reno late in the afternoon, so you may want to book an additional night at the end of the tour. If not, you will be taken to the airport.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
The best time to travel to northern California for this tour is between May and September. The group tour is available in July, which is a generally warm, sunny month in the region.
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Timberline Adventures specializes in fully supported cycling, hiking, and multisport adventure tours in the United States and Canada.
Over the last 38 years, our adventure experts have crafted unique itineraries consisting of only the best routes and trails. We are all about striking the perfect balance of challenge, discovery, and tons of fun! Our epic tours include visits to 35 different national parks, and we take great pride in introducing our guests to some of the wildest and most beautiful areas in North America, like Glacier, Yosemite, Acadia, Big Bend, and so much more!
We share in the joy, exhilaration, and sense of accomplishment that is a part of every single tour, and the quality of your experience is how we measure our growing success.
