1.8 miles
Distance
73 ft
Climb
-72 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point

Manzanita Lake Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lassen Volcanic National Park
    Redding, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #20838 in Hiking [+]
    • #54602 in Trail Running
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running

This easy trail winds gently around Manzanita Lake and is an ideal choice for families or others unable to hike on difficult terrain. Well shaded by looming Jeffrey pines and bordered by lush willows, this trail offers a welcomed respite from the heat of the day. As the trail wanders along the shoreline numerous openings offer hikers an opportunity to spot ducks, geese and the occasional muskrat and beaver. The surrounding forest also offers birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts opportunities to catch glimpses of woodpeckers and deer. The trail is perhaps best known for its spectacular views of Lassen Peak and Chaos Crags which are best viewed in the morning.
The trail circles the lake and may be picked up at any point including a spur trail from Loomis Museum and the Manzanita Lake picnic area.

source: https://www.nps.gov/
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Please note that pets are not permitted on trails, boardwalks, in the backcountry, or in any body of water.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Manzanita Lake hike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    1 ft
  • Altitude min
    5,856 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,901 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,902 ft
  • Grade max
    -17%
  • Grade min
    10.7%
  • Distance climb
    3,596 ft
  • Distance down
    3,399 ft
  • Distance flat
    2,543 ft
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