Mt. Lassen
With less haze today these trial grounds have a good view of 10,457-foot Lassen Peak, also known as Mt. Lassen. This majestic peak lies east of the trial grounds and is the southernmost active volcano in the Cascade Range. This highly volcanic range extends from British Columbia all the way into Northern California and includes nearly 20 active volcanoes, seven of which have erupted within the last 200 years(!). Mt. Lassen itself was most recently active in a series of eruptions lasting from 1914 through 1921. The 1915 eruption was very explosive and is reported to have thrown volcanic boulders measuring 3 feet across that landed as far away as Reno, NV.
Mt. Lassen lies within Lassen Volcanic National Park, a 106,000+ acre National Park that has a large variety of fascinating volcanic features and is a great choice for a visit while you are in the area. You can drive to within a 2-1/2 miles of the Lassen summit at 8,500 feet and take a trail to the very summit for a short day hike. The views are amazing.
