| Starting Point: | Across the Park Road from the Manzanita Lake Visitor Center |
| Distances: | 1 mile |
| Topography: | Level |
| Time: | 1 hour |
| Features: | Trees, flowers, shrubs, ponds, recent volcanic activity |
This trail is maintained by the National Park Service primarily as a nature trail. Leaflets are available describing 43 numbered points of interest, many of which are trees, shrubs, and flowers. Ten of the 12 species of coniferous trees found in the park are along this trail. In the pond itself are aquatic plants and amphibians. The willows and alders nearby are shelters for several species of birds. Deer are frequently seen in the area, as well as ground squirrels and other small mammals. In the early summer the brilliant snowplant is quite common along the trail.
This is an excellent trail for a person to become acquainted with the flora and fauna of Lassen Volcanic National Park. Leaflets may be purchased at the trail head describing 43 points of interest.
[20]. MANZANITA LAKE
| Starting Point: | Any place along the lake |
| Distances: | 1.7 miles around the lake |
| Topography: | Level |
| Time: | 1½ hours |
| Features: | Lake, flowers, wildlife, trees, shrubs, scenic views |
On the south side of the lake the trail goes through manzanita brush and open meadows. Along the west side is ponderosa pine forest with alder thickets by the lake. Along this stretch can be seen some of the few black cottonwood trees found in the park. On the north side is the road, with willow and alder thickets by the shore, and on the east side is the lodge and campground. From the west side are excellent views of Lassen Peak and Chaos Crags. A good variety of birds may be observed, including ducks, geese, coots, grebes, warblers, finches, swallows, blackbirds, sapsuckers, and nighthawks. Deer are frequently seen in the manzanita. An easy, pleasant walk.
[21]. MANZANITA CREEK
| Starting Point: | South end of Manzanita lake Campground |
| Distances: | 3.5 miles to upper meadows, one way |
| Topography: | Uphill, 1,250 feet |
| Time: | 5 hours for the round trip |
| Features: | Forest, flowers, scenic views, stream |