[32]. MOUNT HARKNESS
| Starting Point: | Juniper Lake near campground at the southeast end |
| Distances: | 2 miles to the summit of Mount Harkness |
| Topography: | 1,300-foot climb |
| Time: | 4 hours for the round trip |
| Features: | Forest, scenic views |
The trail winds upward through the pine-fir forest. On top of Mount Harkness is the only fire lookout station in the park. From it are outstanding views of Juniper Lake and Lassen, Brokeoff, Prospect, and other peaks in the park, as well as the Sierra to the south and other mountains to the east and north. On top, the brilliant red bloom of the smooth cycladenia brightens the rocky slopes during July.
The lookout is staffed during the summer months and usually these people are glad to have visitors provided water or food are not requested. All of their supplies must be packed to the mountain top.
By proceeding down the west side of Mount Harkness, then turning northeast along the shores of Juniper Lake, an interesting all-day hike can be had. The round trip will require about 6 hours and involve about 5½ miles of hiking.
[33]. BOILING SPRINGS LAKE
| Starting Point: | Drakesbad Lodge |
| Distances: | 1 mile to the lake, 2 miles round trip |
| Topography: | Easy 200-foot climb |
| Time: | 2 hours for the round trip |
| Features: | Flowers, forest, hydrothermal activity |
