Posted by Eric A. Rosen on February 16, 2007 at 6:12 PM
Hi all, Thought I would pick your collective brains for a bit? I am looking at heading to Lassen park in Northern California.. has anyone ever been up there and if so what is the place like?
Posted by Bill Langton on February 17, 2007 at 12:25 AM
Eric...
Be aware that Hwy 89, the main road through the park is closed for the winter. Not sure that you can get to much of the park at the moment.
Good luck...
Bill
Posted by Dan Truong on February 17, 2007 at 1:09 AM
i think it is allowed to Xcountry-sky/snowshoe & camp into the park. Must be real nice to do that.
Hi Eric, it is a beautiful place to visit, but unless you are geared for snow you need to usually wait until very late spring or summer time. I was there in July one year and the snow along the roadside was over the roof line of the vehicle. Good luck!
Posted by Eric A. Rosen on February 17, 2007 at 12:56 PM
Forgot to clarify, i al looking at July for this trip...
Posted by Dan Truong on February 18, 2007 at 7:03 AM
Then it's going to be very strenuous on skis :*)
Then for the feel: It's not as amazing as Yellowstone, but it's got its share of colorful smelly volcanic stuff. Hear you can go into lava tubes but I haven't done it so dunno for sure. I remember on the trip that the sky was *very* clear to see the stars and milky way.
Posted by Bill Taylor on February 18, 2007 at 3:59 PM
Let me know when you go, I may join you. Are you camping? I stayed at Manzanita Lake one time.
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6 repliesBe aware that Hwy 89, the main road through the park is closed for the winter. Not sure that you can get to much of the park at the moment.
Good luck...
Bill
Then for the feel: It's not as amazing as Yellowstone, but it's got its share of colorful smelly volcanic stuff. Hear you can go into lava tubes but I haven't done it so dunno for sure. I remember on the trip that the sky was *very* clear to see the stars and milky way.