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

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United States

California

Lassen County

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

Hard

5.0

(4980)

17,632

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

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Lassen Volcanic Wilderness

Lassen Volcanic National Park

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4.06 km

Snag Lake

Highlight • Lake

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

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18.4 km

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, campsite fees, and other seasonal information can be found here: nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/butte-lake-campground.htm

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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.

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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.

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21.2 km

View of Lassen Peak

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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21.7 km

Inside Cinder Cone Crater

Highlight • Volcano

22.2 km

Cinder Cone

Highlight • Volcano

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

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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.

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22.7 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

126 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.7 km

Elevation

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Highest point (2,070 m)

Lowest point (1,850 m)

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Today

Monday 24 August

24°C

12°C

17 %

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

Snag Lake

Butte Lake

Cinder Cone Trailhead

View of Cinder Cone

View of Lassen Peak

Inside Cinder Cone Crater

Cinder Cone

Painted Dunes Overlook

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