The Best Backpacking in Lassen County

Bizz Johnson Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Susanville, California.

Cheney Creek has a bulletin board and toilet but no developed campsites. There is a primitive hike in or bike in campsite at Cheney Creek along the Bizz Johnson Trail, which is beside the Susan River. The primitive self contained camping site is 1.5 miles east of the Devil's Corral Trailhead on t...

Cypress Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Chester, California.

Mountain Meadow Reservoir is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Westwood, California.

The caribou lakes loop is very laid back, making it a great start for first time backpackers and kids. Word of caution: in the summer the mosquitos are plenty, I'd recommend this loop for the fall. From the parking lot there is a visible sign pointing you in the direction of the trailhead near Ca...

Triangle, Turnaround, and Black Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Old Station, California.

Butte Lake, Snag Lake, Twin Lake, Silver Lake Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near is a mile loop trail that takes you by a lake located near.

Butte Lake to Widow Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near McArthur, California.

Butte Lake to Snag Lake Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Old Station, California.

Cinder Cone Nature Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Old Station, California.

Lower Twin and Snag Lakes Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Old Station, California.

Start from the Butte Lake trailhead, off Highway 44 at the north end of Lassen Volcanic National Park. From the parking lot walk past the little boat launch and the trailhead is obvious in front of you.  Be mentally prepared to be walking in loose sand for most of this trip (and bring ankle or kn...

The hike starts at the Warner Valley Trailhead and winds up the mountain until you reach the lake. The first 2 miles or so are very pleasant walk through the woods until you reach the last portion which is essentially straight up the mountain side.  This portion of the trail can be very slippery...

Summit Lake, Snag Lake and Horseshoe Lake Loop is a loop trail that is moderately difficult located near Old Station, California.

Cluster Lakes Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Old Station, California.

This hike is one of my favorites for when I only have a weekend to get my nature fix. To start off, visit either the Loomis Museum, Loomis Ranger Station, Butte Lake Ranger Station, Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center, Warner Valley Ranger Station, or Juniper Lake Ranger Station and pick up a wildern...