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View of Cinder Cone – View of Lassen Peak loop from Cinder Cone

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View of Cinder Cone – View of Lassen Peak loop from Cinder Cone

Hard

5.0

(1)

9

hikers

View of Cinder Cone – View of Lassen Peak loop from Cinder Cone

06:25

22.7km

450m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Tips

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Lassen Volcanic Wilderness

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

4.06 km

Snag Lake

Highlight • Lake

A broad body of water known for the weathered snags along its shoreline.

Tip by

2

18.4 km

Butte Lake

Highlight • Lake

This shore of Butte Lake features a boat ramp and a campground with potable water, vault toilets, and campsites.

Trailer and RV length restrictions, campground and boat ramp closure details, …

Tip by

3

18.5 km

Cinder Cone Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

A ~6 mile unpaved gravel road leads to this trailhead right next to Butte Lake Campground. Parking is possible.

Tip by

4

19.9 km

View of Cinder Cone

Highlight • Viewpoint

This point in the trail offers a good view of Cinder Cone's symmetrical, domed shape characteristic of the loose, pyroclastic scoria that comprises it.

Tip by

5

21.2 km

View of Lassen Peak

Highlight • Viewpoint

A view of Lassen Peak, the highest point in the national park, is possible here.

Tip by

6

21.7 km

Inside Cinder Cone Crater

Highlight • Volcano

7

22.2 km

Cinder Cone

Highlight • Volcano

A short, steep and sun exposed trail leads up Cinder Cone.

Tip by

8

22.4 km

Painted Dunes Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Spectacular and surreal view over the volcanic landscape of the painted dunes. The different colors come from volcanic activity producing rocks rich in different elements.

Tip by

B

22.7 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

126 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.7 km

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Highest point (2,070 m)

Lowest point (1,850 m)

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Sunday 11 October

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-3°C

17 %

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