Zachary Hoffman
Summit Mt. Lassen via the Northeast Face
Shasta County, California
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 approaches for this hike start at the parking lot near the Devastated Area Interpretive Trail, thoug...
Snow Camp at Bull Run Lake
Arnold, California
15 mi
/ 2400 ft gain
This is a long, beautiful snowshoe to a lake that is very accessible in the summer but almost untouched in the winter! There are a couple of ways to access the lake during the winter, but this is the most interesting:
Starting at the easternmost sno-park along Highway 4 going east of Bear Valley, hike along the highway until you pass Alpine Lake and hit the intersection for the Backpackers, Pin...
Backpack to Chain Lakes
Pinecrest, California
4.4 mi
/ 864 ft gain
This trip begins at ~7500 feet at the Box Springs Trailhead This trail is at the end of Forest Route 3N20Y. The trail, which is not regularly maintained and may at times be hard to follow, initially descends slightly to 7300', then stays mostly flat before rising just before the lakes. You will pass the beautiful lakes filled with lily pads, hiking through a trail that is almost overgrown with ...
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