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Skyline of Lassen Volcanic National Park, home to the southernmost peaks in the Cascade Range.
Jason Mandly
Photo Date:
09/15/2012
Lassen Volcanic National Park as seen from the north on Magee Peak.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
05/18/2014
Lassen Peak rises above the Lassen Loop Road/Highway 89.
Lassen Peak's northeast face illuminated under a moonlit winter night.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
08/08/2014
Lassen Peak viewed under a full moon from the Summit Trailhead.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
06/30/2015
Vista south from Lassen's summit.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
08/08/2014
A full moon rises over Lassen's summit caldera.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
06/30/2015
View southwest toward Brokeoff Mountain (9,235 ft). The Northern Sacramento Valley can be seen in the distance.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
06/30/2015
Looking down at Lassen Peak's Summit Trail switchbacks.
Mount Shasta (14,179 ft) and Chaos Crag (foreground) viewed from Lassen Peak.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
06/16/2015
Kings Creek is a popular hiking destination within the park.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
06/16/2015
Kings Creek Falls is not too be missed.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
06/16/2015
Cascades above Kings Creek Falls.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
06/16/2015
Vista from the Upper Cascades Viewpoint near Kings Creek Falls.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
05/18/2014
The Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center at the park's southwest entrance.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
08/21/2015
Bumpass Hell has Lassen's largest concentration of active hydrothermal features.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
08/21/2015
Bumpass Hell's boardwalk allows close views of the fumuroles and boiling pools.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
08/21/2015
Bumpass Hell.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
08/21/2015
Bumpass Hell's mineral-infused soils take on a range of colors.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
08/21/2015
Looking out toward Brokeoff Mountain (9,235 ft) from the Bumpass Hell Trail.
Kyler Smith
Photo Date:
08/04/2015
Steam vents dot the landscape around Sulphur Works.
Kyler Smith
Photo Date:
08/04/2015
One of the boiling mud pots in the Sulphur Works.
Kyler Smith
Photo Date:
08/04/2015
Thermally active mud pots and steam vents draw visitors in to the Sulphur Works Area near the park's southwest entrance.
Kyler Smith
Photo Date:
08/04/2015
Lassen Peak (10,463 ft) towering above the Devastated Area. All of the forest here has grown since the 1915 eruption.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
05/18/2014
Southwest walk-in campground.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
06/26/2016
Enjoying the peaceful sounds of Mill Creek at Hole in the Wall Campground.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/14/2014
The Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center is the primary gateway for Lassen winter recreation.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/14/2014
Brokeoff Mountain rises above impressive terrain in Lassen Volcanic National Park.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/14/2014
Sledding near the visitor center is a popular winter activity.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/14/2014
Crossing West Sulphur Creek on a winter outing.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/14/2014
Exploring the terrain around the southwest entrance.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
05/17/2014
Before the Lassen Loop Road/Highway 89 is opened to vehicles each spring, the road opens to bicycles.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
05/17/2014
Ascending the summit trail in spring to ski from Lassen's summit.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
05/17/2014
Lassen's peaklets run southwest from her main peak, an area once filled by Mount Tehama. From right to left: Eagle Peak (9,222 ft), Pilot Pinnacle (8,886 ft), Mount Diller (9,087 ft), and Brokeoff Mountain (9,235 ft).
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
05/17/2014
Brokeoff Mountain (9,235 ft) and Neutrino Couloir as seen from near Lassen's summit.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
05/17/2014
Descending Lassen's southeast face back to the Summit Trailhead in spring.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/08/2015
Fun terrain on Lassen's southeastern slopes.
Lassen Peak's northeast face from the Devastated Area.
Mount Shasta (14,179 ft) and Chaos Crag (foreground) viewed from Lassen Peak.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/09/2015
The push up Lassen's north ridge.
Ascending Lassen Peak.
Reed Youngbar
Photo Date:
03/07/2015
Descending Lassen's northeast aspect.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/07/2015
Descending Lassen northeast aspect.
Reed Youngbar
Photo Date:
03/09/2015
Descending Lassen northeast aspect.
Lassen is full of playful terrain.
Brokeoff Mountain is the remnant of former Mount Tehama's southwestern slope.
Exploring Brokeoff Mountain.
Lassen Peak and surroundings viewed from Brokeoff Mountain.
Exciting lines on Brokeoff Mountain.
Brokeoff Mountain's sheer north aspect.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/12/2014
Ridge Lakes winter camp.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/12/2014
View toward Mount Diller (9,087 ft) from Ridge Lakes.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/13/2014
Winter climb of Mount Diller with Mount Shasta (14,197 ft) in view.
Reed Youngbar
Photo Date:
03/12/2014
Pilot Pinnacle (8,886 ft) with Lassen Peak (10,457 ft) rising above.
Chaos Crags, near the park's north entrance.
Chaos Crags under stars and planets post sunset glow.
Ascending the Chaos, Choas Crag.
Nearby Subway Cave, one of many underground lava tubes in the area, lies to the north of the park.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
07/05/2016
During some summers Lake Helen still has ice covering it.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
12/23/2014
Kayaking during the winter requires breaking some thin ice. Manzanita Lake, Lassen Volcanic National Park.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
07/11/2015
Fishing from a kayak in Manzanita Lake.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
12/23/2014
A raptor flies over Chaos Crags.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
07/05/2016
Kings Creek Meadow is an incredible spot to stargaze!
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
07/05/2016
Sun sets over Kings Creek Meadow.