Manzanita Lake Trail,
Lassen Volcanic National Park

Located 23.4 miles from Chester, California (CA)
4 Stars
4,050 Steps 1  (1.9 mi)
Trails National Parks Lassen Volcanic Manzanita Lake Trail

Elevation

The Manzanita Lake Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,900 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,843 ft. and an elevation range of 57 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.9 mi5,843 ft5,900 ft57 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
41 min3.947 ft100 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
42 min8.3100 ft47 ft
Data Accuracy
5 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Manzanita Lake Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Jacks Backbone, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Thousand Lakes Valley, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Old Station, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Viola, CA
  5. Topo Map: Manzanita Lake, CA
  6. East Topo Map: West Prospect Peak, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Grays Peak, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Lassen Peak, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Reading Peak, CA

FAQ

What is the length of the Manzanita Lake Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.9 miles (3.1 km) or 4,050 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Manzanita Lake Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 41 minutes in one direction and in 42 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.