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13 HEAD OF LITTLE HOT SPRINGS VALLEY. The “U”-shape cross section of the canyon indicates glacial widening in contrast to the “V”-shape found in non-glaciated stream cut canyons. There is another hot spring area above, near the base of Pilot Pinnacle.
Landscape
THE SIERRA NEVADA BUMPASS MT. MT. CONARD DIAMOND PEAK LITTLE HOT SPRING VALLEY
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14 EMERALD POINT: A few yards away is the best view of the southwestern portion of the park. Left to right is Mt. Conard, Little Hot Springs Valley, Diamond Peak, Brokeoff Mtn., Mt. Diller, Pilot Pinnacle, Ski Heil, Eagle Peak, and Lassen Peak.
In his book “The Mountains of California”, John Muir wrote of the lovely mountain hemlocks. “Some of the finest groves I have yet found are on the south slopes of Lassen’s Butte.”
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15 EMERALD LAKE, of glacial origin, was named for its beautiful green color. Fishing is not allowed in this lake, and since it is planted with fish, large Rainbow Trout can be seen close to shore. Please do not spoil the beauty of this spot by littering the lake or the shore with tin cans and other refuse.