10,000 feet above California! Hiking up an active volcano!

in #hiking7 years ago

I went on a day trip to Lassen Volcanic National Park. It's been over 100F and with terrible air quality in the valley where I live, I decided to get the heck out of town! Here's a photo documentation some of my favorite views of the park and the ascent of Mount Lassen.

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Near the park entrance overlooking an area that used to be a ski lodge.


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Eroded features from a geologically active area.


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Lassen Peak from the base.


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Looking down on Lake Hellen and the parking lot to the Lassen Peak trailhead.


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One of the few straightaways on the trail.


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The peak with lots of molten lava residue from last eruption of 1915. Oh, and lots of snow!


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Just missed some snowboarders go down the volcano.


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Man looking north east from the top of Lassen Peak.


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Looking north east below the volcano.


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A great view from the top.


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This bag of pork skins surprisingly didn't explode from the high elevation.


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This little guy was trying to steal my pork rinds.


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The high elevation with winds keep plants and trees small and gnarled.


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Another great peak showing volcanic activity and erosion.


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The roads are really well maintained in the National Park. They also blend into the natural environment really well.


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-Max

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Looks like a long hike! Was it cooler up there? Awesome pose by the little guy.

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