Cinder Cone is a 700-foot high volcanic dome located in the northeast corner of Lassen Volcanic National Park.
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It is a short (1.2 miles), steep hike to the top of a relatively recent (at least in a geological timeframe!) volcano dome.
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It is thought to have erupted in the 1650s and after a short eruption, the lava flows came out of the base instead of the dome into the surrounding area; the remnants of those lava flows are now known as the Fantastic Lava Beds.
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An amazing feature of this area, is that even after all this time vegetation is very sparse in the volcanic soil.
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Along the trail and at the top there are otherworldly views of lava, mountains, and trees in every direction!
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Lassen Cinder Cone was a moderate hike in difficulty, but the scenery and geological history was amazing. Lassen Volcanic National Park is a must-see if you are ever in the area!
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Lassen Volcanic National Park
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