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California
7.8 mi
Distance
598 ft
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Cone Lake
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Cone Lake is a scenic 7.75-mile alpine lake hike featuring moderate elevation gain through mixed conifer forest with meadow sections. This trail offers a rewarding destination with views of the surrounding peaks and the pristine waters of Cone Lake itself, making it an ideal mid-summer adventure for hikers seeking solitude and natural beauty.

Cinder Cone Trail
~12 min drive
<figure> </figure> <p><strong>Start:</strong> Butte Lake parking area<br /> <strong>Round-Trip Distance to Base: </strong>2.4 miles<br /> <strong>Round Trip Distance to Summit:</strong> 4 miles<br /> <strong>Round-Trip Time: </strong>3 hours<br /> <strong>Elevation Change:</st…
Cone-Hay Mdws Caribou
~4 min drive
Moderate 7.5-mile subalpine meadow hike with modest elevation gain.
West Triangle Lake Caribou
~5 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with scenic mountain views and pristine waters.
Triangle-Lvnp Caribou
~6 min drive
Easy 3.5-mile trail with minimal elevation gain in Triangle-Lvnp area.

Mount Harkness Fire Lookout
~19 min drive
<p>Perched atop Mt. Harkness in the southeast corner of Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mount Harkness Fire Lookout has served as an active fire lookout and visitor destination since its construction in 1930. The rustic style two-story wood and stone structure sits at 8,046 fee…
Butte Lake
~5 min drive
Remote 36.91-mile ultra-distance trail through volcanic high desert terrain.
Gem Lake Caribou
~6 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain and big mountain views.
Jewel Lake
~6 min drive
Accessible alpine lake hike with 541 ft elevation gain.

Warner Valley Day Use Area
~24 min drive
<p><strong>Season:</strong> June through October; road closed winter/spring<br /> <a href="https://www.nps.gov/places/www.nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/gettingaround.htm#jl">Access</a><strong>:</strong> Dirt road not recommended for trailers<br /> <a href="https://www.nps.gov/lav…
Crater Lake
~11 min drive
Moderate 12.77-mile volcanic crater lake loop with 1,861 ft elevation gain.