Oversnow Route
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Miles (RT)
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Difficulty
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Condition
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Southwest Area Winter Routes | Elevations range from 6,700 feet to 10,457 feet
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Park Highway Route
(main park road)
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Varies
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Varies
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Partially snow-covered. Snowshoes or skis advised for uncleared sections of the road.
Snow-covered park road is an option for skis/or snowshoes. Traversing without winter equipment may be possible, however not advised.
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Sulphur Works
(via Hwy Route)
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2.0
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Beginner
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No longer a winter route.
Road open to this point from the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center.
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Lassen Peak
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17.0+
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Advanced
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Reaching Lassen Peak requires around 15+ miles of travel round trip starting from the parking lot at Sulphur Works
Snowshoes/ ski, boot crampons, and ice axe are necessary.
Throughout the snowy season (Nov. - April), the route passes through avalanche terrain. Be avalanche aware. Avalanche gear is highly recommended.
Protect the Lassen Peak Trail; do not cut switchbacks once trail is visible.
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Ridge Lakes
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4.0
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Intermediate
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Snow-covered/icy Snowshoes/skis necessary.
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Forest Lake
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2.4
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Intermediate
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Snow-covered/icy. Snowshoes/skis necessary.
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Brokeoff Mountain
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7.0
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Advanced
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Snow-covered/icy. Climbing equipment such as ice axe and crampons are necessary in areas above Forest Lake. Snowshoes/skis necessary otherwise. Snow depths vary significantly due to exposed slopes and wind-blown snow.
Throughout the snowy season (Nov. - April), the route passes through avalanche terrain. Be avalanche aware. Avalanche gear is highly recommended.
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Bumpass Hell - Closed
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NOT A WINTER ROUTE. Trail is closed in winter. This trail is closed every winter/spring until free of snow/ice hazards.
Trail typically re-opens in June or July. See trail opening dates from previous years, which are largely affected by snowpack. See summer trail conditions page for more information.
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Mill Creek Falls
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Snow-covered/icy. Snowshoes advised.
Not advisable as a winter route with substanial snow cover.
Be aware of burn hazards such as standing dead trees.
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McGowan Cross-Country Ski Area
Lassen National Forest
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Varies
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Varies
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Patchy snow. No longer suitable for ski or snowshoe.
Check for more information.
Be aware of burn hazards such as standing dead trees.
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Manzanita Lake Area Winter Routes | Elevation range:5,600 feet - 8,530 feet
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Park Highway Route
(main park road)
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Varies
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Intermediate
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No longer a winter route.
The road from the Looomis Plaza to Devastated area is cleared of winter snow accumulation. This section of the road is open to vehicle use.
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Reflection Lake Loop
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0.5
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Beginner
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Clear of snow.
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Manzanita Lake Campground Loop
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1.8
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Beginner
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Clear of snow.
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Manzanita Lake Loop
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1.8
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Beginner
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Clear of snow.
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Chaos Crags Route
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4.0
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Intermediate
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Patchy snow in areas. The use of snowshoes and/or boot spikes may be necessary.
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Nobles Emigrant Route
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5.2
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Intermediate
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Patchy snow.
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Manzanita Creek
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7.5
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Intermediate
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Mostly sSnow-covered. The use of snowshoes or skis is advised.
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Butte Lake Area | Elevation range:6,100 feet - 8,338 feet. Road closed to vehicle access during the snow season.
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Butte Lake Road
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6.0
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Road cleared of snow to one lane and is available for vehicle use. No longer a winter route.
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Warner Valley Area | Elevation range: 5,600 feet - 7,408 feet. Road closed to vehicle access during the snow season.
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Warner Valley Road
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6.0
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Road is closed to vehicle access. Road is clear of snow. No longer a winter route.
Be aware of burn hazards such as standing dead trees.
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Juniper Lake Area | Elevation range: 6,700 feet - 8,048 feet. Road closed to vehicle access during the snow season.
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Juniper Lake Road
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4.0
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Road closed to vehicles access. Snow mobiles are not permitted. The use of snowshoes, skis is necessary.
Be aware of burn hazards such as standing dead trees.
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