{"id":2808,"date":"2021-05-12T12:26:45","date_gmt":"2021-05-12T19:26:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/?p=2808"},"modified":"2021-05-13T21:51:16","modified_gmt":"2021-05-14T04:51:16","slug":"mt-lassen-and-lava-beds-geology-hiking-camping-trip-july-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/2021\/05\/mt-lassen-and-lava-beds-geology-hiking-camping-trip-july-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Mt. Lassen and Lava Beds geology hiking\/camping trip; July 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mt. Lassen: July 8-11<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Katie and I are leading another hiking\/camping trip with our Meetup group. If you would like to attend, space is limited so be sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/SF-Bay-Area-Geology-Hiking\/events\/278139536\/\"><strong>RSVP on Meetup here<em>.<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trip includes three nights camping (Thurs, Fri, &amp; Sat) and two full days of hiking (Friday and Saturday). Thursday is mostly a travel day, and Sunday will have a short stop outside the park before traveling home or to the Lava Beds\/Tulelake extension trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost is $30 for camping reservation only (all other expenses are up to the individuals).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/2021\/05\/mt-lassen-and-lava-beds-geology-hiking-camping-trip-july-2021-2\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/2021\/05\/mt-lassen-and-lava-beds-geology-hiking-camping-trip-july-2021-2\/\">Lava Beds trip (July 11-14) information can be found here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Photos from our 2013 trip<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-autoplay=\"true\" data-delay=\"3\" data-effect=\"fade\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2813 lazyload\" data-id=\"2813\" data-src=\"https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mt.-Lassen-summit-1024x681.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mt.-Lassen-summit-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mt.-Lassen-summit-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mt.-Lassen-summit-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mt.-Lassen-summit.jpg 1203w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/681;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Mt. Lassen summit<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2812 lazyload\" data-id=\"2812\" data-src=\"https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Looking-up-the-trail-to-Mt.-Lassen-summit-1024x681.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Looking-up-the-trail-to-Mt.-Lassen-summit-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Looking-up-the-trail-to-Mt.-Lassen-summit-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Looking-up-the-trail-to-Mt.-Lassen-summit-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Looking-up-the-trail-to-Mt.-Lassen-summit.jpg 1203w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/681;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Hiking up to the summit<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2811 lazyload\" data-id=\"2811\" data-src=\"https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Looking-down-the-trail-to-Mt.-Lassen-summit-1024x681.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Looking-down-the-trail-to-Mt.-Lassen-summit-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Looking-down-the-trail-to-Mt.-Lassen-summit-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Looking-down-the-trail-to-Mt.-Lassen-summit-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Looking-down-the-trail-to-Mt.-Lassen-summit.jpg 1203w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/681;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Looking down the trail to the summit<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2815 lazyload\" data-id=\"2815\" data-src=\"https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pool-on-Mt.-Lassen-1024x681.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pool-on-Mt.-Lassen-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pool-on-Mt.-Lassen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pool-on-Mt.-Lassen-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pool-on-Mt.-Lassen.jpg 1203w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/681;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Lake on Mt. Lassen<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2814 lazyload\" data-id=\"2814\" data-src=\"https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mud-pits-on-Mt.-Lassen-1024x681.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mud-pits-on-Mt.-Lassen-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mud-pits-on-Mt.-Lassen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mud-pits-on-Mt.-Lassen-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mud-pits-on-Mt.-Lassen.jpg 1203w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/681;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Bioling mud pit<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2817 lazyload\" data-id=\"2817\" data-src=\"https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Steam-venting-on-Mt.-Lassen-1024x681.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Steam-venting-on-Mt.-Lassen-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Steam-venting-on-Mt.-Lassen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Steam-venting-on-Mt.-Lassen-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Steam-venting-on-Mt.-Lassen.jpg 1203w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/681;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Steam venting<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2816 lazyload\" data-id=\"2816\" data-src=\"https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Steam-venting-on-Mt.-Lassen-2-1024x681.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Steam-venting-on-Mt.-Lassen-2-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Steam-venting-on-Mt.-Lassen-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Steam-venting-on-Mt.-Lassen-2-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Steam-venting-on-Mt.-Lassen-2.jpg 1203w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/681;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Steam venting<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Overview map<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I created a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/edit?mid=1rs4_hfNMjF1NTgwz8kHc5jaocFtUCqs_&amp;usp=sharing\">Google Map here <\/a>that shows destinations for both the Lassen trip and the Lava Beds trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Itinerary<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sunset-from-Tehama-County.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sunset-from-Tehama-County.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of sunrise over Mt. Lassen from Tehema County\" class=\"wp-image-2819 lazyload\" width=\"241\" height=\"160\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sunset-from-Tehama-County.jpg 400w, https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sunset-from-Tehama-County-300x200.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 241px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 241\/160;\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sunrise\/sunset<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunrise is around 5:45 AM, and sunset is around 8:40 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Thursday<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Arrive at Lost <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recreation.gov\/camping\/campsites\/7287\">Creek Campground<\/a>. We have reservations for Site 008. We can hold six car, so any extra cars will need to park somewhere near <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Loomis+Ranger+Station\/@40.5358205,-121.5625125,256m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x54cd51b7c19c979f:0xae044d2694ee6b9a!8m2!3d40.5361533!4d-121.5622307\">Loomis Ranger Station<\/a> (we&#8217;ll have to explore the possibilities.) Anyone who drives solo in a car will definitely need to park not in our campground. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check in time is 1:00 PM. There are no hiking events planned for Thursday, so folks can arrive whenever they like. If allowed (CA drought\/fire danger may prohibit this), we&#8217;ll probably have a campfire as the sun goes down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cook your own dinner, we&#8217;ll aim for 6:30 dinner together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Friday<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Friday and Saturday hikes may get switched if weather leads us to this decision<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Looking-up-the-trail-to-Mt.-Lassen-summit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Looking-up-the-trail-to-Mt.-Lassen-summit-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Photo showing the trail heading up to the summit.\" class=\"wp-image-2812 lazyload\" width=\"288\" height=\"191\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Looking-up-the-trail-to-Mt.-Lassen-summit-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Looking-up-the-trail-to-Mt.-Lassen-summit-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Looking-up-the-trail-to-Mt.-Lassen-summit-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Looking-up-the-trail-to-Mt.-Lassen-summit.jpg 1203w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 288px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 288\/191;\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Hiking up to the summit<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8:30ish<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack a lunch, snacks, and water; we&#8217;ll be near the summit parking lot all day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9:00ish Hike to the summit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Drive to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Lassen+Peak+Trailhead\/@40.4748297,-121.5120065,2050m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x54cd52e420fcb075:0x62a90f839fa03167!8m2!3d40.4742811!4d-121.5055638\">Lassen Peak Trailhead<\/a> parking lot (about 25 minutes). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/california\/lassen-peak?u=m\">Hike to the summit<\/a>. This is about 2.5 miles up, and 2.5 miles back. Elevation gain is about 2,000 feet, arriving at the 10,456 foot peak. The hike is on a well-trafficked trail, all in the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those who don&#8217;t feel up for the climb, there are other areas to explore<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Steam-venting-on-Mt.-Lassen-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Steam-venting-on-Mt.-Lassen-2-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Photo showing steam venting from rocks\" class=\"wp-image-2816 lazyload\" width=\"288\" height=\"191\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Steam-venting-on-Mt.-Lassen-2-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Steam-venting-on-Mt.-Lassen-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Steam-venting-on-Mt.-Lassen-2-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trampleasure.net\/lee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Steam-venting-on-Mt.-Lassen-2.jpg 1203w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 288px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 288\/191;\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Steam venting<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12:30-1:30ish: Lunch<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Lunch at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/40%C2%B027'58.9%22N+121%C2%B030'32.1%22W\/@40.466366,-121.5094662,19z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.4663663!4d-121.5089194\">Lake Helen parking lot area<\/a> (vault toilets available)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1:30ish Bumpass Hell<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ll spend the afternoon on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/california\/bumpass-hell?u=i\">leisurely hike to Bumpass Hell<\/a>, about 2.7 miles round trip with only about 500 fee of elevation gain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This hike will include <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.usgs.gov\/fs\/2002\/fs101-02\/\">great USGS webpage<\/a> with details about the geology of Bumpass Hell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evening<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Free time around the campsite<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Saturday<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Morning<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Hike to Kings Creek Falls. We&#8217;ll do a moderate hike, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/california\/king-creek-falls-bench-and-seaford-lakes?u=i\">something like this one<\/a>. In the five-mile range, I&#8217;m still investigating geologic destinations in the Kings Creek Falls area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Kings Creek Falls in Lassen Volcanic National Park\" width=\"680\" height=\"383\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EwAMeTThkDQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Video from <a href=\"https:\/\/californiathroughmylens.com\/kings-creek-falls-lassen-national-park\">California Through my Lens<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Afternoon<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>An open time, we&#8217;ll probably explore the Devastated Area. Here are a couple options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Most likely: Hike from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/explore\/map\/map-may-12-06-31-pm-9379c23?u=i\">Manzanita Lake to Crags Lake<\/a> (4 miles, 1,000 feet gain)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/california\/devastated-area-interpretive-trail--3?u=i\">Interpretative Trail<\/a> (0.3 miles)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Sunday<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Morning<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ll have a leisurely breakfast. After this, some folks will find a hike or destination around Lassen (I can help with this), while others will head off towards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Burney+Falls\/@41.0115424,-121.6520213,360m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x54cda793c86cd66b:0x528102ef01e23a7b!8m2!3d41.0119253!4d-121.6505233\">MacArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park<\/a> (about an hour north of the campground) for exploration and hiking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After exploring the Burney Falls area, those who are joining the Lava Beds\/Tulelake trip (link coming soon) will head north, and others can return home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Logistics, FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weather<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Be ready for cool to cold nights, and warm to hot days. Layers are advised, and some rain gear, just in case (but not likely).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Weather at Lassen generally falls under winter or summer conditions. Winter weather and conditions exists approximately November to May and summer conditions exist June through October. Spring and fall tend to be shoulder seasons. Winter conditions usually persist well into June in the higher elevations of the park (Lassen Peak area). Spring snow storms can occur as late as June. Cooler temperatures in the fall season make for excellent hiking weather with occasional snow showers occurring in higher elevations in October.<\/p><p><\/p><cite>https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/lavo\/planyourvisit\/weather.htm<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expenses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The RSVP Meetup fee covers the camping reservation only. Individuals are responsible for their own food, tent, and  entrance fee to the park (per car, not per person; good for one week).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Is this kid friendly?<\/span><\/strong> Kids are always welcome, as long as they can &#8216;keep up.&#8217; Please be realistic about what your kids can handle. Kids pay half-price.<\/li><li><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Is this pet friendly?<\/span><\/strong> Nope. Pets are not welcome on the hikes.<\/li><li><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">What pace are the hikes?<\/span> <\/strong>Our aim is somewhere between a &#8216;stop every few yards&#8217; nature hike and a &#8216;we need to get in our miles and don&#8217;t want to stop&#8217; death march. <em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">We don&#8217;t leave people behind <\/span><\/em>(especially when in the wilderness), but ask everyone to be realistic about what they can and can&#8217;t handle. For more rigorous hikes (like the summit, for example) we have alternatives for those who aren&#8217;t up for it. You are also welcome to rest in the campground or explore on your own.<\/li><li><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">What about first aid?<\/span><\/strong> <em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">We do <\/span><\/em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>not <\/strong><\/span><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">explicitly have trained first-aid people on the hikes, <\/span><\/em>although often there are people with skills in this area. We will provide minimal first-aid supplies like cold packs and gauze bandages. These hikes are all within a few miles of a road, so in the event of an injury that required evacuation or other assistance, we can get to &#8216;civilization&#8217; fairly quickly. Cell phone reception is often non-existent in the areas we hike.<\/li><li><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">What if I can&#8217;t make one of the hikes?<\/span><\/strong> Members are welcome to skip any hikes they desire. If you skip a morning hike, we try to let you know a time and place where you can join us for lunch and afternoon adventures.<\/li><li><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Are you a trained geologist?<\/span> <\/strong>No. I took a few earth science\/geology courses in my undergraduate studies, and have continued to educate myself as a high school science teacher, but there is a lot I don&#8217;t know. Members of the group are encouraged to (and usually do) contribute their knowledge, it&#8217;s a pretty amazing group that way.<\/li><li><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Refunds:<\/span><\/strong> Since we have to shell out the money for the reservation, <em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">refunds are <\/span><\/em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>not <\/strong><\/span><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">offered. <\/span><\/em>If your plans change and you can&#8217;t make it, there will likely be people on the waiting list to replace you, but this is not guaranteed. <\/li><li><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Carpools?<\/span><\/strong> While we encourage carpools, we don&#8217;t offer any assistance in this. You can add comments on the Meetup page asking for rides or riders.<\/li><li><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">How much money are you making on this? <\/span><\/strong>We set fees to cover the cost of reservations and to cover most of our personal costs for the trip. We may have a little left over, but we certainly aren&#8217;t paying any major personal bills from the fees you pay.<strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><\/span><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please post any questions that aren&#8217;t answered here in the comments section below. I&#8217;ll answer them and add them here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Three-day geology focused hiking in the Mt. Lassen area in Northern California. 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