Reflection Lake Trail,
Lassen Volcanic National Park

Located 23.6 miles from Chester, California (CA)
4 Stars
1,131 Steps 1  (0.5 mi)
Trails National Parks Lassen Volcanic Reflection Lake Trail

Elevation

The Reflection Lake Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,911 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,865 ft. and an elevation range of 46 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.5 mi5,865 ft5,911 ft46 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
13 min4.251 ft46 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
13 min3.846 ft51 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 Reflection 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 Reflection Lake Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.5 miles (0.8 km) or 1,131 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Reflection Lake Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 13 minutes in one direction and in 13 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.