The Devastated Area, [No. 44] in the Road Guide, is slowly recovering after eruptions in 1915 flattened trees on the northeast slope of Lassen Peak.
—NPS photo by R. C. Milne
Bumpass Hell, the most spectacular thermal area in the Park, is 1,400 feet long and 500 feet wide.
—NPS photo by R. L. Nelson
A self-guiding trail, starting at [No. 17] in the Road Guide, leads to steaming fumeroles, hot springs and boiling mudpots.
—NPS photo by R. L. Nelson
Landscape
BROKEOFF MT. MT. TEHAMA MT. DILLER PILOT PINNACLE SKI HEIL PEAK EAGLE PEAK LAKE HELEN
22 LASSEN PEAK TRAIL SIGN. On the southeast side of the road is the Peak Parking Area, and on the northwest side starts the trail up Lassen Peak. The Peak Trail is a well-graded climb of about 2,000 feet: from 8,500 feet to 10,457 feet in 2½ miles of hiking. It takes most persons about 4 hours for the round trip, though some take an hour more, and a few an hour less. For a pleasant hike:
1. Wear low heeled, sturdy shoes. 2. Hike at a moderate pace, taking short, frequent rests and enjoy the ever-changing view. 3. Take a lunch along. 4. You can eat snow for water, but do so slowly, otherwise it may make you ill. 5. Dark glasses, sunburn lotion, and a hat are advisable. 6. Do not start later than 2 hours before sunset, or when storms or fog threaten. 7. DO NOT TAKE SHORT-CUTS ACROSS THE TRAIL. It is against Park Regulations and is inadvisable because: a. It is dangerous: sprained or broken ankles and arms may result. b. Unavoidable dislodging of rocks is dangerous to hikers below. c. It costs money to rebuild the trail which short-cutting ruins.