SF-> Shasta + Lassen -> Chico -> SF
Amazing views and great roads, wish Lake Helen was frozen but it was still gorgeous.
22mpg was fairly easy at 75mph (SC v8 5.0) - this was a pleasant surprise.
Arrived in Lassen yesterday , stopped by the visitor center and asked the ranger about Bumpass conditions. Just my luck it has just opened up! What great timing. The smell was definitely memorable.
The NPS website shows Bumpass Hell trail is still closed and ice/snowy patches requiring caution on Lassen Peak trail. Does anyone know from speaking to park rangers when Bumpass Hell trail may open? We are scheduled to go July 4th weekend, wondering if that's too early now. I was optimistic that both would be snow free as the road to Lassen had opened by Memorial Day weekend.
Also, if anyone has been up Lassen Peak how bad are the snowy patches?
If you had the choice between these two campgrounds during a holiday weekend (Fourth of July) as two middle age adults who like to go paddle boarding and experience all the good hikes of the park which one would you choose?
I'm a couple nights at Butte Lake and a couple nights at Summit North. How are the mosquitos? I'm bringing the gear... but just to get mentally ready. haha.