Old Station, California

Old Station, California has plenty of popular spots for those who want to explore the best trails and outdoor activities. From scenic hiking trails to must-visit attractions, there is something for everyone. Popular attractions include the Lassen Volcanic National Park, Hat Creek, and the Subway Cave. For outdoor adventurers, the area offers kayaking, rafting, and fishing. For those looking for a more leisurely experience, there are several golf courses and a wide selection of wineries. No matter what type of outdoor activity you're looking for, Old Station, California is the perfect place to explore.

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Old Station, California
Subway Cave Lava Tubes

5.0

0.65 mi / 33 ft gain

The Subway Cave Lava Tube is located at Old Station in the Lassen National Forest. About 26 miles south of Burney, CA. If coming from the North, it is on Highway 89 (Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway) on your left right before Highway 44. If coming from Redding, about 60 miles away, you would enter th...
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Old Station, California
Hike to Cinder Cone

5.0

4 mi / 846 ft gain

Cinder Cone Trail For 1.2 miles, the trail gently slopes up through a forest. The Fantastic Lava Beds form a wall to your left. The Fantastic Lava Beds were formed by several eruptions of lava from Cinder Cone. The trail is mostly cinder erupted from Cinder Cone. Walking on cinder is similar to w...
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Old Station, California
Hike to Snag Lake via the Cinder Cone

12.5 mi / 2000 ft gain

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...
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Shasta County, California
Devastated Area Interpretive Trail

2.0

0.5 mi / 16 ft gain

Devastated Area Interpretive Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Old Station, California.
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Shasta County, California
Magee Peak & Crater Peak

7.19 mi / 2887 ft gain

The trail to Magee Peak and Crater Peak makes for a fairly strenuous hike (mostly due to altitude). This USFS out-and-back trail has incredible views of the major peaks in the Northern California & Southern Oregon. Take in a spectacular close-up of Lassen NP and great views of Shasta, Castl...
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Shingletown, California
Manzanita Lake Loop

4.0

1.88 mi / 121 ft gain

Manzanita Lake Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Old Station, California.
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Shasta County, California
Photograph Lassen Peak

4.8

Located in Northern California, Lassen Volcanic National Park is an astoundingly beautiful, diverse, yet under-appreciated park in the national park system.Manzanita Lake, located at the northwest park entrance, holds the largest campground in the park, and affords a gorgeous, photograph worthy v...
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Shasta County, California
Camp out at Manzanita Lake Cabins in Lassen Volcanic NP

Deep in the Lassen National Forest is the beautiful and surprisingly one of the least visited National Parks, Lassen Volcanic National Park. On the north entrance of the park, you will find the beautiful Manzanita Lake Cabins and Campground with the gorgeous blue lake in the foreground. Getting ...
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Shingletown, California
Hike the Chaos Crags Trail

3.8 mi / 915 ft gain

Manzanita Lake campground is located about 1/2 mile past the Northwest entrance of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The trailhead is located just before the campground sites about 0.1 mile off of the main road and marked with a sign (including a map) and a few parking spaces. The trail starts o...
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Shasta County, California
Seven Lake Loop in Lassen Volcanic NP

11.54 mi / 1545 ft gain

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...
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Shasta County, California
Summit Mt. Lassen via the Northeast Face

5.0

8 mi / 4000 ft gain

This route is perfect for those with some mountaineering skill looking to challenge themselves on either a long day climb (10-12 hours) of one of California’s most iconic peaks. 1: The approach (1500 feet of elevation gain) For the best chance of summiting, start very early, around 2-4 am. Most ...
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Shasta County, California
Lassen Peak

4.4

4.66 mi / 1936 ft gain

One of my personal favorites and a hidden gem of California that keeps circling my mind is the Lassen Peak Trail. Don't let the trail map (2.5 miles one way) deceive you and make you think this is a short trail. The elevation gain is is 2000 feet from the parking lot to the end of the peak. The a...
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Shasta County, California
Kings Creek Falls Trail

4.0

2.49 mi / 495 ft gain

Kings Creek Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Old Station, California.
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Old Station, California
Bumpas Hell to Cold Boiling Lake

4.0

5.32 mi / 1007 ft gain

Bumpas Hell to Cold Boiling Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Old Station, California.
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Shasta County, California
Bumpass Hell Trail

4.7

2.71 mi / 502 ft gain

Due to hazardous snow and ice, Bumpass Hell Trail closes during the spring and may not open until July. From the Bumpass Hell Parking Area, the trail traverses the rocky slopes of Bumpass Mountain. The trail slowly ascends 200 feet with views of the valley to the west and Lassen Peak to the nort...
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Shasta County, California
Lake Helen in Lassen Volcanic NP

5.0

Lake Helen is a glacial lake in Lassen Volcanic NP. The park's winter season starts in October and runs through June. Lake Helen can be found thawing mid-June. The turquoise blue of the water comes from the minerals in it, and is mesmerizingly beautiful when thawing in pools over a snowy Lake ...
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