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10,457 ft · Cascade Range, California
Lassen Peak
Lassen Peak is a 10,457 ft peak in the Cascade Range, California. The standard route is the Lassen Peak Trail: 4 mi, 1,975 ft of gain, Class 1.
Lassen Peak at a glance
- Elevation10,457 ft3,187 m
- RouteLassen Peak TrailClass 1
- Distance4 mi1,975 ft gain
- Time3 – 6 hrsModerate effort
- SeasonJul – Sep
- RangeCascade RangeCalifornia
Climbing the Lassen Peak Trail
From Redding, California, take Highway 44 or 36 into Lassen Volcanic National Park and follow the park highway to the Lassen Peak trailhead near 8,500 feet. The summit trail is a well-graded Class 1 path climbing about 2,000 feet over 2.5 miles of switchbacks to the crater rim of this large plug dome. No technical gear is needed in summer, though snow can linger into July on the upper switchbacks. There is no water and little shade on route, so carry plenty and start early. A park entrance fee applies and afternoon thunderstorms are common.
Gear and hazards
What to bring
Backpack (15–25 L)
Water
First aid kit
Whistle
Offline maps
GPS device
Headlamp
Emergency bivy
Hiking boots
Trekking poles
Microspikes
Base layer
Midlayer
Hardshell jacket
Warm hat
Light gloves
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
What to watch for
- Rockfall
- Loose rock
- Snow near summit
- Ice near summit
- High altitude
- High winds
- Storms
- Low visibility
- Rapid weather shifts
- Icy summit conditions
- Steep exposure
Lassen Peak on Yak
Climbers have shared 9 climbs of Lassen Peak on Yak. Read their trip reports and recent conditions in the app
Quests with Lassen Peak
Cascade Volcanoes
Lower 48 UltrasFrequently asked questions
How tall is Lassen Peak?
Lassen Peak is 10,457 feet (3,187 m) tall. It is in the Cascade Range, California.
How hard is it to hike Lassen Peak?
The Lassen Peak Trail is Class 1, which means hiking on a trail. Yak rates the overall effort moderate: 4 miles with 1,975 feet of elevation gain.
How long does it take to hike Lassen Peak?
Most people take 3 – 6 hours round trip on the Lassen Peak Trail, covering 4 miles with 1,975 feet of elevation gain, so most people do it in a day.
Can a beginner hike Lassen Peak?
Usually, if you are fit. The Lassen Peak Trail is a common first summit for hikers ready for 3 – 6 hours on their feet. Bring layers, food and water, and check the weather before you start.
Do you need microspikes for Lassen Peak?
They help. Microspikes are on the gear list for the Lassen Peak Trail for icy or packed-snow sections, which are common outside summer.
What time should you start hiking Lassen Peak?
Early. Afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer, so aim to be off the summit and the exposed upper mountain by early afternoon.
When is the best time to hike Lassen Peak?
The usual hiking window is July to September. Outside it, expect snow, storms or closed access, and check the summit forecast before you go.
What is the trailhead elevation for Lassen Peak?
The Lassen Peak Trail starts at about 8,470 feet, roughly 1,987 feet below the summit.
Climb Lassen Peak with Yak
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