Christopher Gilbert+FollowDetailed Itinerary for Exploring Lassen Volcanic National Park ๐๐ Getting There: - Lassen is just over a 4-hour drive from the South Bay. ๐จ Accommodation: - Stay in Redding for easy access to Burney and Shasta. Day 1: - Depart from the Bay Area in the morning. - Afternoon waterfall tour: - Burney Falls: short and easy trail. - Mossbrae Falls: choose the railroad path to avoid the chilly river. - Evening: Relax and enjoy dinner. (Bonus: Catch the sunset at Mt. Shasta View Point for a breathtaking view.) Day 2: - Explore Lassen Volcanic National Park. - Top 3 recommended spots: - โค Bumpass Hell: 2.6-mile trail, perfect for 1-2 hours. - ๐ฉต Large meadow near Kings Creek Trailhead. - ๐งก Cinder Cone: a 4-mile+ round-trip trail, with a challenging climb up the volcanic cone. - Other noteworthy points to visit: - ๐ค Sulphur Works: bubbling mud pots. - ๐ Lassen Peak Trail: a 4.9-mile hike, reaching the summit at 10,457 feet. - ๐ Kings Creek Falls: a 2.3-mile hike. - ๐ Manzanita Lake. Day 3: - Explore the surroundings of Mt. Shasta before heading back home. - Recommended spots: - Mt. Shasta View Point. - Cable Beach at Lake Siskiyou. (Keep in mind, the visibility of the snowy mountain depends on the weather.) ๐ #LassenVolcanicNationalPark #TravelAdventure #NatureExploration #WeekendGetaway #CaliforniaDreaming #MtShasta #WaterfallTour #BucketList #ExploreCalifornia #OutdoorEscapes #Hidden Gems30Share