A waterfall hike might not be the first thing that comes to mind in the midst of a severe drought. Nevertheless, after hiking the Lassen Peak Trail, we decided to check out the nearby Kings Creek Falls and upper cascades. We were pleasantly surprised by the amount of water in Kings Creek. Continue reading “Kings Creek Falls Trail”
Category: Lassen Volcanic National Park
Hiking Lassen Peak
Lassen Peak (10,457′) is the southernmost active volcano in the Cascade Range. It last erupted 100 years ago in 1915. Despite spewing volcanic ash as far as 200 miles away, this most recent eruption is considered very small. Fortunately for us, volcanoes don’t explode without warning and the USGS now monitors Lassen very closely. The trail to the top of the peak is one of the more popular hikes in the park. Most of the trail is above tree-line and the views are stunning. Continue reading “Hiking Lassen Peak”