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Lassen Volcanic National Park National Park Service Lassen Volcanic teen Yo Ht a eo TOF G UL 33H hos gyre’ riopenh we # \ = * ? Fre aS Sok ss vi ~ ” assen snow arrives early and stays late. Jagged features _ returns as forests shed their winter mantle. Once a summer are made smooth by deep blankets of snow, yet far below home and hunting ground for the Atsugwei, Yana, Yahi, and the surface, a fire still burns. Eroded volcanic remnants, Maidu, Kohm Yah-mah-nee or snow mountain (Lassen Peak) is U-shaped valleys, and roaring steam vents illustrate Earth’s still sacred land. endless cycle of creation and destruction. Woven into this dramatic landscape are timeless stories of survival, renewal, _ Explore this volcanic landscape—take a hike; listen to gurgling and discovery. mudpots and hissing steam vents; smell the sulfur springs; watch the Milky Way shimmer across the night sky; or perhaps Here, summer is a time of awakening—lakes thaw, wild- throw a snowball in summer. Create your own story in this flowers bloom in emerald meadows, and the bustle of life rugged wilderness. Nature is ever at work building and pulling down, creating and destroying, keeping everything whirling and flowing... out of one beautiful form into another. 4 John Muir, 1899 Eruption of Lassen Peak, June 14, 1914. MOUNT HARKNESS CINDER CONE . LASSEN PEAK Powerful Forces Lassen Volcanic National Park illustrates Earth’s powerful forces. Every rock originated from volcanoes, and all four types—shield, composite, cinder cone, and plug dome— can be found here. Lassen Peak is one of the largest plug dome volcanoes in the world. Its last eruptions were between 1914 and 1921, with the largest explosion on May 22, 1915. The eruptions, photographed by local businessman Benjamin F, Loomis, paved the way for the creation of Lassen Volca- pais ea a. aie ue nic National Park on August 9, 1916. A shield volcano is a broad, rounded volcano built A cinder cone volcano is made up of loose volcanic A plug dome volcano forms when lava is too thick +A composite volcano has layers of volcanic rock, up by successive outpourings of very fluid lava rock, cinders, and ash that accumulate arounda _to flow great distances. A steam blast shattered _lava, cinders, and ash that erupted from a central alae ; : that can spread over great distances. Mount single vent. Cinder Cone volcano in the park Lassen’s plug, creating an avalanche of melted vent or group of vents. Brokeoff Mountain is a Scientists continue to monitor the landscape. No one can Harkness began forming approximately 600,000 formed during eruptions around 1650. snow and rock down the east side. remnant of the park's only composite volcano, the say when or where the next eruption will occur, only that years ago. much larger Brokeoff Volcano. it will. A Living Landscape - es ; Changing Ecosystems Boiling mudpots, ptenwiing ground, roaring fumaroles, sulfurous gases... Steaming fumarole at Sulphur Works. Bumpass Hell boardwalk and basin. Boiling cauldron at Devils Kitchen in Warner Valley. Wilderness ...is a necessity of the human spirit. Edward Abbey Wilderness is the heartbeat of Lassen. It can be heard in the rush of spring-fed streams, the hoot of a great horned owl, the gurgling of mudpots, and in the silence of winter snow. Life in this rugged landscape is intrinsically untam- able and dependent on the balance of natural systems, which, in turn, affect those living beyond the wilderness. Melting snow replenishes four watersheds, providing clean water downstream, while forested mountain slopes help clean the air. Lassen’s fragile ecosystems and their diversity of life provide opportunities for education and scientific research, while the night sky, nearly unaffected by light pollution, glows with constellations, meteor showers, and the Milky Way. The majority of Lassen is managed as designated wilderness, a retreat from civilization. It is a place to embrace solitude, reconnect with nature, and | find healing, significance, and meaning. i The Milky Way lights up the night sky over Chaos Crags, __ Ranger-led snowshoe programs are offered in the winter season. Planning Your Visit Information The park newspaper and website list area accommodations, services, seasonal activities, and wheelchair-accessible facilities. Get your free newspaper at park entrance stations or on the park website. Maps and publi- Manzanita Lake Area ‘_migt@nt Tray oe eves Ly Pond Trail & ¢/ Reflection S Lake route (Discovery! / Reflection —~Center -¢ f= take cations can be purchased at Loom- is Museum (summer only) and Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center. An entrance fee is charged at park entrances. Accessibility We strive to make our facilities, services, and programs accessible to all. For details go to an information site, ask a ranger, call, or check our website. Emergencies call 911 Thermal Warnings: Stay on estab- lished trails and boardwalks. In hydrothermal areas ground can look solid but it may actually be a thin crust hiding pools of acidic boiling water. Traveling off-trail in these areas is illegal and may result in severe injury. Watch chil- dren closely. For firearms regulations check the park website. Pets Leashed pets are welcome on paved surfaces in parking areas and campgrounds only. They are not permitted in buildings or on trails. Phones Cell phone coverage here is limited. Pay phones are located at the Manzanita Lake Camper Store and Loomis Museum. An emergency phone is in the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center. Things to Do Auto Tour The highway through the park offers access to trails, lakes, and volcanic and hydrothermal features. The road guide is sold at the Loomis Museum and Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center. Speed limit is 35 mph or as posted. Do not stop on roadways; use the overlooks to view wildlife and scenery. Campgrounds Campsites are available as both first-come, first- served or by reservation; reserva- tions are required for group sites. See the park newspaper for more information. Protect natural re- sources: camp in designated campgrounds only « Park in designated areas only * Bears are present; areas in lightning storms. « Never hike alone. « Pets are not allowed on trails or boardwalks. « Stay on trails; take no shortcuts. ¢ Bicycles, motor vehicles, and all wheeled conveyances are prohibited on trails. Ask a ranger about wheelchair use on trails. ¢ Rock climbing is discouraged as volcanic rock is unstable. Consult a ranger before climbing Backpacking A backcountry per- mit is required for any overnight backcountry stay. Permits are available at visitor and ranger stations. Contact the park about closed areas. * Wood fires and stoves are prohibited. * Pack out all trash. * Treat all backcountry water Butte Lake Be avalanche aware: always get weather and avalanche information before you enter the backcountry. 6m) 18k), 5 store food properly * Do not feed _before drinking. 8 (open summerfah ony} wild animals « Build fires only in a , campground fire grates; do not g leave any fire unattended z Hie” 2 sas Hiking The 150 miles of park trails g Ok a . include 17 miles of Pacific Crest g NS | Manzanita bse National Scenic Trail. + Acclimate é Ns NRA TeEEE onze naLake Kings Creek'Falls to high elevations gradually. 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Permits required for day use of stock. r@ trace" ay Bathtub { Lake 610K f H } 7”) Ginder Cone Fishing and Boating Anglers need a California fishing license and must know park regulations and limits. Only non-power watercraft may be used on park lakes; engines of any type are not permitted. Boating is prohibited on Reflection, Emerald, Helen, and Boiling Springs lakes. Kayak rentals are offered at Manza- nita Lake Camper Store in summer. More Information Lassen Volcanic National Park PO Box 100 Mineral, CA 96063-0100 530-595-6100 www.nps.gov/lavo. Lassen Volcanic is one of over 400 parks in the National Park System. Visit www.nps.gov to learn more. Sunrise Peak 7igote \ = 2176m ‘907 C) \ a ‘ 8 vr Vi Sete Widow 33m ele ' H 1 Ng us iS Ash Butte 75778 i 20m \ SNAG LAKE Teal Lake ‘ orate Y H> Stn yeas N i "i 83cm s { seme S SvE'N OLCANIC \ WILDERNES'S R \ F Red Cinder Cone. \ Mount Hoffman ‘s008ft \ asst seein ee Baan \ Ee ) Cameron . 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National as Park Foundation Join the park community. www.nationalparks.org LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK Park Headquarters, Miner | fed | aluit 010 _20Kilometers chico © 10 20Miles aR FATT TO . 73-47 /Triangle Z ee \Lake Sa Wo). Tirharodhaae \ Gem Lake I + Red Cinder Here See aya ( 3552m LASSEN \ NATIONAL FOREST Pacific Crest Trail my] Hydrothermal area Hiking trail J Hydrothermal area safety Traveling off-trail in hydrothermal areas is extremely dangerous. Stay on estabished trails and boardwalks. Distance indicator Unpaved road Information site Ey Ponce station Picnic area [BB terrretive al ED) Food service By Seseiine Campground A. Primitive campsite Boat launch By Arphitheater Wheelchair-accessible Sanitary disposal station Showers Scenic viewpoint c4 North ° 1 2 Kilometers Penn é 0 2 Miles