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San Jose, California
Summer Retreat Mt. Lassen National Park
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San Jose, California |
Summer Retreat Mt. Lassen National Park |
Mt. Lassen is an active, though currently dormant, 10,000 ft. volcano. The most southerly peak in the Cascade range, this area offers beautiful forested alpine lakes, unique geological features and sweeping views of northern California from Lassen’s lofty peak.
We will be joined by our friends from Outback NA on this retreat. On Friday, Outback NA will host a hike at Bumpass Hell, an area of mud pots, boiling pools and steaming vents. In the evening, we’ll have a resentment burn meeting around the campfire. On Saturday we’ll be hiking to the summit of Lassen Peak, a challenging but very rewarding hike offering views of northern California from the Tahoe Rim to Mt. Shasta. We’ll have our traditional potluck dinner followed by a campfire meeting Saturday night. We’ll be camping in the Lost Creek group campground sites 1,2, and 3. Check in time is 1 pm. We’ll leave the campground at 2 pm to drive to Friday’s hike. We’ll leave the camp at 8 am to begin our hike at 9 am on Sat.
Directions: From the bay area take 680 north toward Sacramento, merge onto I-80 toward Sacramento. Merge onto I-505 toward Winters, Redding. I-505 becomes I-5 north. Take the CA-36 East/ CA-99 South Antelope Blvd Exit 649 toward Central Red Bluff/ Chico. Turn right onto CA-36/ CA-99 Antelope Blvd. Stay on CA-36/CA-99 for 2 miles then turn left on CA-36 and follow for 43.4 miles. Then turn left on CA-89 Lassen Peak Hwy. Follow this road into the park and proceed to the Lost Creek Campground.
Drive Time 5 hours 30 minutes from San Jose.
We'll be doing a short hike on Friday to the thermal pools followed by a longer hike on Saturday.
Friday Hike Bumpass Hell- Level: 1.5 -Miles:3-Elevation:300’
Saturday Hike Lassen Peak- Level 4.5- Miles: 5- Elevation: 2000
Hosts: Martin O. and Frances C. .
Camping: $10 per person.
Park Entrance fee $10 per vehicle.
Dogs not allowed
Bring plenty of water and sun protection
