Winter Sports

Lassen Peak Traverse Snowshoeing Trail

The range of scenery that one is exposed to along this trail is incomparable, unforgettable and extraordinary but best for experienced snowshoers. A traverse of Lassen Volcanic National Park would be the highlight of any winter season for experienced snowshoers. 

Letter Box Loop Snowmobile Trail

The trail follows mid slope on northern aspects offering plenty of snow and spectacular views of the Feather River Canyon. Letter Box Loop begins and ends off the Bucks Summit/Four Trees Trail.  The east end of the trail is located 3.9 miles west of  Bucks Lake.  

Lower Daniels Snowmobile Trail

There are open areas and ridge access along the trail and a scenic view of some rocky bluffs along this route. This trail branches off the Gravel Loop in a westerly direction, and ends at the Bucks Summit/Four Trees Trail.  

Manzanita Creek Snowshoeing Trail

If strolling through the backcountry with little or no company is a goal, then this route promises to deliver. Naming this route the Manzanita Creek Trail can be a tad deceptive as the path avoids the namesake creek for all but the final stretch of the nearly 5-mile journey to the head of the canyon below Crescent Cliff. 

Manzanita Lake Snowshoeing Trail

When the sky is clear and the snow is pristine, fortunate snowshoers can revel in the beautiful scenery as they travel the easy, short loop on the level terrain around Manzanita Lake. A prettier sight than a winter view of Lassen Peak across Manzanita Lake after a fresh dusting of snow is hard to imagine. 

Mill Creek Snowmobile Trail

This trail offers an area of dispersed riding with open areas, hill climbs, and great views of the Sacramento Valley and Lassen Peak. This trail branches off the Grizzly Loop Trail at the Bucks Lake dam.  It is the access trail to the Bald Eagle area.  Only the first part of the trail is groomed to the Mill Creek campground.  Bald Eagle offers an area of dispersed riding.

Mt. Shasta Ski Park

Mountain open Winter and Summer. WINTER: Full service ski resort including 1,400 vertical feet and 31 trails on 425 acres. 30 km cross country & snow shoe center. Open 7 days a week. Night skiing Wednesdays - Saturdays. SUMMER: Chairlift Rides, Special Events

Mt. Shasta Snowshoeing Trail

This is certainly not a trip for the faint of heart or the inexperienced. Only experienced parties should consider the undertaking as this can be a particulary treacherous hike. Normally, even the climb of Mt. Shasta is considered to be quite a feat, but the idea of a winter ascent is met with raised eyebrows from those who clearly understand the difficulties posed by an off-season climb. 

Nobles Emigrant Trail Loop Snowshoeing Trail

Most of the trail passes through quiet forest, which thins enough occasionally to allow fine views of Chaos Crags and Lassen Peak. Winter enthusiasts can enjoy the first 3.25 miles of the Nobles Emigrant Trail from Manzanita Lake to Sunflower Flat on a marked route, returning to the lake on the snow-covered Lassen Park Road. Most of the trail passes through quiet forest.

Ridge Lakes Snowshoeing Trail

This hike starts off following the gentle grade of the Lassen Park Road but then rises sharply and climbers are forced to overcome 1,000 feet of elevation in one mile. The first half of your journey to Ridge Lakes follows the gentle grade of the Lassen Park Road, gaining a mere 200 vertical feet in 0.75 mile. The second half is a different story altogether with elevation inclines becoming much more challenging.