California · Hiking

Snag Lake

1.1 mi
round trip
405 ft
climb
6,079 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct
best months

Is SNAG LAKE open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Lassen National Forest. It doesn't name SNAG LAKE, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Lassen National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Snag Lake is an easy out-and-back hike in the Almanor Ranger District of Lassen National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 2.3 miles long, with a total climb of 405 feet and a high point of 6,079 feet. The route starts at the high point and descends to a low of 5,812 feet, so the steepest stretch comes early on, around 0.23 miles in, with a grade of about 11 percent. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Chester show May highs around 67°F and September highs near 79°F, while winter brings frequent snow days and lows in the low 20s. Nearby, Cold Springs is about 1.1 miles away and Sunflower Flat about 2.7 miles. For camping, Cherry Hill is 5.1 miles off, and Yellow Creek offers canoeing about 6.8 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct

    Best time to visit SNAG LAKE

    Best months: April–June and August–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      42° / 22°

      12 wet · 5 snow

    2. Feb

      46° / 23°

      11 wet · 4 snow

    3. Mar

      51° / 26°

      11 wet · 3 snow

    4. Apr

      57° / 30°

      9 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      67° / 37°

      7 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 43°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 48°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      85° / 46°

      1 wet

    9. Sep

      79° / 41°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      66° / 33°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 26°

      9 wet · 2 snow

    12. Dec

      41° / 22°

      12 wet · 4 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Chester, CA, 16.8 mi away at 4,530 ft. The station sits about 1,500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.