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Phantom Falls is one of the prettiest in California. This trail crosses onto private property for a segment near the start of the trail. Please follow signage and respect private property if encountered. Flows from the first series of storms in fall and into spring. This hike visits five other waterfalls, too. Expect to see grazing cattle; please give them space. Wildflowers best late Feb-April. The short stretch of trail to the top of Hollow Falls is narrow and close to the cliff's edge....

Bubbling mud pots, sulfur vents and boiling pools make this trip to "hell" and back well worth the effort. There are many interpretive signs along the way to help you learn about the local geology. Sticking to the trail is always recommended, but if you're visiting Bumpass Hell it is a must follow rule. To illustrate the point you have to look no further than the man who discovered these volcanic hotsprings, Kendal Bumpass, who managed to fall in and injure his leg not once but twice, the...

This route takes you through Lower Kings Creek Meadow to the upper cascades of the stunning Kings Creek Falls. You'll get great views of the falls on your way in, but wait until your way out- the views are even better! There is an overlook platform where you can hang out and take in the falls. It is not a good idea to try to hike around the fence to the base of the falls. Rocks are slippery, and many hikers have been injured in falls attempting to hike to the base. There is a narrow, steep...

Tackle the highest peak in Lassen Volcanic National Park and stand atop an active volcano. While other California volcanoes look conical like Mount Shasta, Lassen is a hub of volcanic activity with different vents erupting over the years. It is considered a ‘Lava Dome’. Mount Lassen and Mount St. Helens are the only volcanoes in the US to erupt in the 20th century. Mount Lassen is a towering testament to the volcanic origins of this region, and an imposing sight from the trailhead on the...

Also known as Fairy Falls; Hills, meadow, woods, & rocks lead to 100-foot waterfall. Formerly owned by Beale, this land was once home to a mock German town for training during WWII. Lots of protected wildlife within. Small shooting range 1/4 mile up Waldo Rd. before reaching the trailhead. The terrain is extremely varied for such a small hike. You start at an abandoned mine at the site of an old town known as Spenceville. As you walk the dirt road, you see pass a creek and cross rolling...