Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
Lassen Peak is a butt-kicker of a trail but only because it is all uphill. :) It rises above 10,000’ in elevation, which means you should heed the Parks Service warnings about altitude sickness if you’re not accustomed to such heights. Take it slow!
All the vital info about getting to this hike, fees, maps, stats, etc. can be found here: theimpatienthiker.com/lassen-peak-hike
Hike Difficulty: 4 - Hard
Trail Quality: 5 - Excellent
Length (Advertised): 5.1 miles (AllTrails) 5.0 miles (NPS)
Length (Recorded): 5.34 miles
Total Elevation Gain (Recorded): 1952'
Altitude Range: 8,445'-10,461'
Location: Lassen Volcanic National Park
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Passes/Permits Required: National Park Entry Fee
Pets: No
Bathrooms: Vault Toilets at trailhead
Water: None
Recorded: Sept 2020
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Recorded September 2020
Lassen Peak is a butt-kicker of a trail but only because it is all uphill. :) It rises above 10,000’ in elevation, which means you should heed the Parks Service warnings about altitude sickness if you’re not accustomed to such heights. Take it slow!
All the vital info about getting to this hike, fees, maps, stats, etc. can be found here: theimpatienthiker.com/lassen-peak-hike
Hike Difficulty: 4 - Hard
Trail Quality: 5 - Excellent
Length (Advertised): 5.1 miles (AllTrails) 5.0 miles (NPS)
Length (Recorded): 5.34 miles
Total Elevation Gain (Recorded): 1952'
Altitude Range: 8,445'-10,461'
Location: Lassen Volcanic National Park
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Passes/Permits Required: National Park Entry Fee
Pets: No
Bathrooms: Vault Toilets at trailhead
Water: None
Recorded: Sept 2020
The Impatient Hiker is all about getting you the info you need, quickly and concisely. No hike, campground or park review runs longer than 90 seconds. theimpatienthiker.com
Recorded September 2020
