Trip Details
Trip Description: Lassen Volcanic National Park is home to a very unique landscape that is sure to suprise you with its diversity. On this adventure we will explore lava beds, cinder cones, large lakes, painted dunes, natural springs, volcanoes, and thick forests. With rewarding vistas and an abundance of geological features, this trip is sure to please. On this three-day backpacking trip our experienced and friendly guides will cover all the basics you need to begin planning and conducting your own adventures.
What to Bring: View the list of essential and optional items. Be sure to bring money for the entrance fee into Lassen Volcanic National Park.
*It is customary to bring a tip for your guide
Level: This trip is good for beginners and more experienced backpackers.
Time: 11:00 AM on Day 1, to approximately 4:30 PM on Day 3
Outback Adventures Provides:
Directions from San Jose: From the South Bay Area take 280 south which turns into 680 north. This eventually will allow you to take 80 north. Just past Vacaville, take 505 north, which merges with I-5 North. Continue on I-5 until you reach the town of Red Bluff. Take Highway 36 east towards the town of Mineral. The ranger station will be on the left just before Mineral. Leave five hours for the drive from San Jose.
Meeting Place: Outside Ranger Station in Mineral