Lassen Volcanic

Access and Information Lassen Volcanic National Park , P.O. Box 100. Mineral. CA 96063-0100. Telephone (916) 51J5-4444. Access. AMTRAK serves Redding and Chico. Air· lines serve Redding , Reno, and Chico. Private planes can land at Chester and Red Bluff. Redding and Red B luff offer car rentals . Buses serve Mineral from Red Bluff and Susanville. See small map for highways. Park entrance fees are charged at Manzanita Lake, the Southwest Entrance, Butte Lake, and Warner Valley. Information. Park topographic maps and other publications may be purchased at information centers, or by mail from the nonprofit Loomis Museum Association at the park address. Write for a free list. The Lassen Park Guide newspaper lists all area accommodations and services (including park facilities accessible by wheelchai r), and activities, including winter activ ities , in season . Req uest a free copy at a park information station , or write to th e Superintende nt, The park's seven campgrounds (f s charged) o perate on a first-come, first-served basi s. No re servatio ns can be made. WARNING: All campgrou nds are above 1,700 meters (5,650 feet); persons with problems aggravated by high elevation should consult their physician . Limited sites for organized groups of 25 persons or less are available (fee charged); write to the superintendent for information and reservations (required) . Camping is prohibited along roadsides or in picnic areas. 1 Kilo meter 0 C=:J Wi lderness area ~ Pa ci ·c Crest Trail E:::::::J Unpaved road E=::J I ~ Ove rlook ~ Handicap access Ranger station m ~ Campg round Picnic area ~ !I Self-guiding trail Other trail LASSEN N A Primitive campgro und FOREST TIONAL t• GPO 1987 - 181 -4 15t60044 Reprmt 1987 To @ m r-:-o 2 7 Mile 0 The scenic ma in park Backcountry Use. A wilderness permit is required for any overnight backcountry stay. Ask about closed areas when applying for this free permit. Permits are issued for one trip at a time at park headquarters (see small map) or at contact stations. They also can be requested two weeks before your trip by mail or telephone from the superintendent. Stock Use. Pack and saddle stock may stay ove rnight only in the corra ls provided at Butte Lake , Summit Lake, and Juniper Lake. Reservations are required. There is a small corral near the northern park boundary for Pacifi c Crest Trai l users. Fishing and Boating. Fishing requires a valid Cal iforn ia fishing license and knowledge of park regul ations and catch and possession limits. Boating. Rowboats, canoes, and other non-power boats can be used on all park lakes except Refl ection, Eme rald , H ele n, an d Bo il ing Spring s. Power boats- including elec tr ic mot ors - are pro hi bited on park wate r s. A U.S. Coast Gua rd-approved personal flotat ion device Hiking. The park's 230 kilometers (150 miles) of trails include a 27-kilometer (17-mile) section of the Pacific Crest Trail. The Lassen Trails booklet describes popular hikes. Self-guiding trai ls make good introductions both to hiking and to the park. Hiking Safety. If yo u live at a low e levat ion , the park's generally high A ctivities Auto T o u r a nd R o ad Guide. / / ho§ North Cf) Campgrounds is required for each occupant in a boat. There are no boat renta ls in the park . elevations will likel Y leave you short of breath . Take tim e to get acc limalized. Avoid exposed terrain during lightning storms. 0 0 not hike alone, and tell a ranger your trip plans and expected return . Overnight backcountry use req uir@S a wilderness permit ; see Backcountry Use . Technical climbers should talk with a ranger before climbing here. Volcanic rock is generally unstable and poo rly suited to rock cl imbing. roa d loo ps aro und three sides of Lassen Peak. It offers access to trails , lakes, and volcan ic and geothermal featu res. Ask about the park's auto tour, and the Road Guide to Lassen National Park ( fee J. at any information center. Roadside markers are keyed to the Road Guide. Park roads were designed for scenic driving. The speed limit is 56 kilometers per hour (35 mph) or as posted. Do not stop on roadway ; use turnouts for viewing wi ldlife or scenery. Report accidents and emergencies to the nearest park ranger. 4 Prospec1: ~~ f BADGER MOUNTAIN 2125m • 6973ff 8338ft\_ ,""'/.... .... r .... '- "" ' \_..... r3 m / Butte Lake , __ .,,., 1859m ./ ~---~w~_.__ \ -7 I I , / / / I I c . ~ · 22a1~ 748311 , _..., _,, r/.....__,,,/ " \. ' ' , - .... I I \ \ _,, \ \ ' I l .,,\, \ LASSEN NATIONAL • Hat Mountain 2345m J I v\ I \ FOREST \ I ) I I I \ \ I Summit Lake-1 I / ,-- 'J). Lassan Peak . crescent Loomis Peak • ( Cliff 2642m 8658ff / / / / J 3187m 10457ft I l ... "... 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