Ranger-led snowshoe walks will be offered at the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center at Lassen National Park March 31st, giving you a chance to hike and explore the wild and wintry red fir forest environment off-trail.
First, a ranger will demonstrate how to put on your snowshoes and how to move safely on the snow. Once basic techniques are covered, the group will head out into the snow and the adventure begins.
Ranger-led snowshoe hikes at Lassen Park cover one to two miles of moderately strenuous terrain, and they don’t follow a trail. The exact route can vary with snow and weather conditions.
There are no ranger-led programs offered at the park’s northwest entrance (accessible from Hwy 44).
To participate in the weekend walks, meet at the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center, located at the Southwest Entrance via Hwy 36 on Saturdays and Sundays. Hikes begin promptly at 1:30 pm and are approximately two hours long.
Since the hikes do not follow a distinct route or visible trail, we are not able to accommodate late-comers.
Hikes may be canceled at the last minute due to extreme weather conditions. Please call (530) 595-4480 ahead to check on conditions or you can check current conditions.
A free ticket is required to participate. You can pickup a free ticket the day of the hike at the information desk inside the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center. The park does not take reservations in advance or hold spots. Tickets are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning at 9:30a.m. on the day of the hike. Space is limited.
Sometimes weekends can be busy and snowshoe hikes fill, especially if it’s a holiday weekend. If you’re concerned about getting a spot, we recommend arriving before 11:00a.m., to secure a free ticket.
Snowshoes are provided only for the ranger-led activity; the park does not rent snowshoes or other winter equipment. Donations are welcome and support snowshoe maintenance.
Appropriate clothing and footwear is recommended such as; water-resistant hiking boots or snow boots, layered clothing and water or wind resistant outerlayer, hats, gloves and sunglasses.
Snowshoe hikes are open to individuals eight years of age and older; children in carriers are not allowed due to safety concerns.
Organized groups (such as church groups, Scout groups, hiking clubs, etc.) of 10 or more will not be accomodated on the public walks due to limited space and according to a park spokeperson they cannot schedule a seperate tour in 2024 for organized groups due to staffing shortages.
