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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Clear. A 2-mile round-trip walk is necessary. Begin at the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center Parking Lot.
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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 17+ miles of travel round trip starting from the parking lot at the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center.
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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Snow-covered/icy. Snowshoes/skis advised.
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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The road from the Looomis Plaza to Devastated area is cleared of winter snow accumulation. The road is not open to vehicle use, but is open for pedestrian or bicycles. Note that ice and new spring snowfall may be on the road.
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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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The use of snowshoes and/or boot spikes is necessary. Snow depths vary significatly due to areas of exposed slopes and wind-blown snow.
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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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Snow-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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