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Riding Lassen Volcanic National Park

  • 01 July 2019 5:53 PM
    Message # 7726744
    Deleted user

    Does anybody in the forum have any experience riding through Lassen Volcanic National Park?  My son & I are going to be riding through in about two weeks an I was hoping for advice on any areas to be extra alert on, or any other advice.

     Thanks

  • 01 July 2019 10:05 PM
    Reply # 7727746 on 7726744

    Always eager to ride in some new site: I'm always eager to share my technique to check out how worthy is cycling at some new location. Not that you haven't used such a technique. Perhaps, none of us have personal recollections of riding Lassen.? 

      I checked out the local cycle clubs, shops , or cycling search sites . 

      The closest town is Redding and it has one bike club. That being the Shasta Wheelman. http://shastawheelmen.org/

    The local bike shop describes local cycling options. There are many options outside of Lassen. 

       http://bestrides.org/ride-locator-map/

    Being that there is only one road in and out , should your ride be roadie oriented , that is your only option as to riding the park. Good luck. 


  • 17 July 2019 11:03 AM
    Reply # 7784432 on 7726744
    Deleted user

    Terry's advice is spot on.  I've driven through Lassen and checked out a number of the awesome features.  The road thru was definitely rideable.  Probably shouldn't take your bikes through Bumpass Hell tho, tires might melt, sulfur bad for your bike;)  Have a great trip!

  • 25 July 2019 3:14 PM
    Reply # 7797325 on 7726744
    Deleted user

    We made it from Manzanita lake to Lassen peak!  Great road (other than the chip-seal surface) was smooth and traffic was light.  I suggest going on a weekend as traffic does get heavy.

    https://ridewithgps.com/trips/37690868

  • 25 July 2019 3:22 PM
    Reply # 7797328 on 7726744
    Deleted user

    Here are a few pictures from the summit.

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