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This easy trail winds gently around Manzanita Lake and is an ideal choice for families or others unable to hike on difficult terrain. Well shaded by looming Jeffrey pines and bordered by lush willows, this trail offers a welcomed respite from the heat of the day. As the trail wanders along the shoreline numerous openings offer hikers an opportunity to spot ducks, geese and the occasional muskrat and beaver. The surrounding forest also offers birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts opportunities to catch glimpses of woodpeckers and deer. The trail is perhaps best known for its spectacular views of Lassen Peak and Chaos Crags which are best viewed in the morning. The trail circles the lake and may be picked up at any point including a spur trail from Loomis Museum and the Manzanita Lake picnic area.
Trail Condition: Class 1 (Trail is either paved or gravel. Navigation skills are not needed because there is only one trail or because there are signs. Elevation gains are gradual or there are stairs.)
Time: 1 hour
Length: 1.8 mile loop
Elevation Gain: Negligible
Fees: Entrance Fee
Recommended Ages:
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20-49 | |
50-69 | |
70+ | |
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Links: www.nps.gov
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Closest City or Region: Lassen Volcanic National Park
Coordinates: 40.535702, -121.562761
By Jeremy Dye
Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Cooper Dye,
After visiting the Loomis Museum, we hiked around Manzanita Lake. The hike was quite easy and pleasant, but the kids still had a hard time keeping up. For the first third of the hike, we kept their minds distracted by searching for the coolest pinecones. When they got tired of that, we challenged them to spot as many animals or evidence of animals as they could. That was a lot of fun. We saw canada geese, deer, fish, ducks, squirrels, and a whole lot more. It was a great little hike.
Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center
Devastated Area Interpretive Trail
Devastated Area Interpretive Trail