Lassen Volcanic National Park: Lassen Peak Trail

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Lassen Volcanic National Park: Lassen Peak TrailLassen Volcanic National Park: Lassen Peak TrailAscend 2,000 feet in 2.5 miles to tag this 10,457-foot volcano with sweeping views of Mt. Shasta and Lake Almanor.
 Published  Sep 20, 2013 BACKPACKERMagazine
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PARK INFO: Lassen Volcanic National Park, (530) 595-4480; nps.gov/lavo/
Trail Facts Distance: 7.7
WaypointsLAS001
Location: 40.474767, -121.505914
Trailhead
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Location: 40.48815, -121.504959
Lassen Peak: This 10,457-foot volcano showcases sweeping views of Mount Shasta and Lake Almanor.
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