November 23, 2016 - The recent storms and transition to icy winter conditions have closed the Lassen Volcanic National Park highway through the park to vehicle traffic for the season. The park highway is open to the Manzanita Lake area at the north entrance and to the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center, one mile inside the southwest park entrance.
“Winter is a wonderful time to visit the park. There is a snow covered landscape just waiting to be explored,” stated Park Superintendent Steve Gibbons. “We invite you to the park to snowshoe, ski, go sledding, or enjoy a cup of hot chocolate by the fireplace in the visitor center,” said Gibbons.
Lassen Volcanic National Park is open throughout the winter and offers opportunities for a wide array of winter activities, including ranger-led snowshoe walks, which are offered at 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays starting January 7. These walks are a great way to experience this beautiful snowy landscape and enjoy a fun outdoor activity. Come join us on January 14 for our Annual Ski Celebration where you can stop by for a cup of hot coffee or chocolate before hitting the slopes and return for a bowl of hot chili and sharing of ski memories. The afternoon will feature a presentation of ski films in the visitor center, a ski patrol display, and a gathering around an outdoor fire pit for fun conversation.
Along with the onset of winter, the 2017 free admission days to Lassen and other national park sites begin in January and are as follows:
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