Crystal Lake in Lassen Park

Crystal Lake – Lassen Volcanic National Park

Hike to Crystal Lake is a short, steep hike starting near the Juniper Lake campgrounds.

As of spring 2025, the road to Juniper Lake is still closed to traffic for tree clearing from the 2021 Dixie Fire.

Visit Lassen Volcanic National Park for updates on road and trail conditions near Juniper Lake.

Trail Difficulty

  • Check box with checkmark in it Moderate

Trail details

  • Check box with checkmark in it Length: .8 miles
  • Check box with checkmark in it Elevation gain: 380 feet
  • Check box with checkmark in it Route type: Out and Back

Best Season to Hike

  • Check box with checkmark in it June - October

Region

Northwest Plumas

Managing agency contact

530-595-4480
lavo_information@nps.gov

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Mineral
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Lassen Volcanic National Park

Please note "Snowshoe hikes are offered most weekends, January through the end of March. Check the park's website for program availability."

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Plan a date night at the Mt. Lassen Theatre for dinner and movie, Soul on Fire.

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