Summit Lake – Lake Helen loop from Lassen Volcanic National Park

Summit Lake – Lake Helen loop from Lassen Volcanic National Park

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Summit Lake – Lake Helen loop from Lassen Volcanic National Park

02:58

52.8km

1,160m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.3 km for 94 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

177 m

Summit Lake

Highlight • Lake

Swimming is generally better from the north shore; the south shore is more grassy.
nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/summit-lake-campground.htm

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8.56 km

Kings Creek Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

This area provides charcoal disposal bins, vault toilets, and picnic sites at the trailhead to Cold Boiling and Crumbaugh Lakes. It was only moderately affected by the Dixie Fire in 2021.

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16.0 km

Lassen Peak Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

Trailhead parking to the short but steep trail to the summit

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17.7 km

Lake Helen

Highlight • Lake

Lake Helen is a glacial tarn situated at approximately 8,200 feet in Lassen Volcanic National Park, in Northern California. Located south of Lassen Peak and west of Bumpass Mountain, the …

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27.4 km

Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a year-round visitor center located near the park's southwest entrance. Amenities include wifi, gift shop, dining, exhibits, and information desk. Directions, hours of operation, and more can be found at the visitor center website: nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm

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36.2 km