This winter, ranger-led snowshoe walks will be offered from the Lassen Volcanic National Park visitor center at the south entrance to the park. Visitors can join a ranger for a one- or two-mile adventure exploring winter ecology and Lassen’s geologic history. Walks are held Saturdays and Sundays from 1:30 pm through April 4.
Visitors to the park should be prepared for a range of winter conditions, park officials note. Check the weather forecast, dress in layers, and carry food and drinking water. Stow a shovel, extra blankets, and tire chains in your vehicle if unexpected winter road conditions delay your return home. Before entering the backcountry, overnight visitors must obtain a wilderness permit, available at the visitor center or Loomis Ranger Station.
The year-round entrance fee at Lassen Volcanic National Park is $10 per vehicle and is valid for seven days. The annual Park Pass is available for $25 and is valid for a year from the month of purchase. As part of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act program, the park retains 80 percent of the fees to pay for the needed repairs.
For more information regarding ranger-led programs, backcountry permits, and weather and road conditions, visit the park website, which is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm.