If you want to get away from the crowds this summer, Lassen Volcanic is the place to be! Lassen Volcanic National Park is located in the scenic Cascade Mountains of Northern California.
Depending on which 3- to 5-day trek you pick, your experienced adventure guide will lead you through the Lassen Backcountry, where you will see lava beds, cinder cones, steam vents, boiling mud pots, and Lassen’s incredible wildlife. On all of our trips we are camping at either a lake or creek, so bring your swimsuit! Your guide will fix up fresh and delicious meals every breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Each day you will learn about Lassen’s volcanoes, the natural history of the area, and about wilderness skills needed to safely enjoy the backcountry. These are trips that will for sure make lasting memories for you and your family this summer.
Guided trips in Lassen National Park range from 3 days to 5 days, averaging between 5 and 8 miles a day. If you want to customize your adventure or are looking for something longer, let us know!
FILTER GUIDED BACKPACKING TRIPS
Found 4 Trips:
Cinder Cone Sunrise |
- Trip Highlights:On this 3 day, 2 night trek you’ll see awesome volcanic & geological features, go swimming in alpine lakes, eat great food, and hike up a volcano to catch the sunrise.
- Trip Length: 3 Days/2 Nights
- Trip Difficulty: Moderate | 19.5 Miles
The Devil’s Kitchen |
- Trip Highlights:Lassen Volcanic National Park has a lot to offer backpackers, and boiling mud pots, hot springs, and steam vents are just some of the great attractions you’ll see on this adventure.
- Trip Length: 3 Days/2 Nights
- Trip Difficulty: Moderate | 25 Miles
Lassen Lakes Loop |
- Trip Highlights:Experience the epic lava beds and painted dunes that make Lassen Volcanic National Park Famous. Summit the Cinder Cone for Sunrise. This trip has everything!
- Trip Length: 5 Days/4 Nights
- Trip Difficulty: Moderate | 26.5 Miles
Cinder Cone Loop |
- Trip Highlights:There are four types of volcanoes in the world and Lassen Volcanic National Park has all four types! If you’re a fan of geology, this is a trip not to miss.
- Trip Length: 4 Days/3 Nights
- Trip Difficulty: Moderate-Strenuous | 24 Miles
Lassen National Park Backpacking – Rates
- 3 Days / 2 Nights
$795/ person4 Days / 3 Nights
$1060/ person5 Days / 4 Nights
$1325/ person*All trips require two participants to operate.
*Group Discount of 15% when scheduling 3 or more on published trips.
*Price includes use of top of the line gear (backpack, sleeping bag/pad, tent, eating gear, trekking poles).