Lassen Peak
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Cascade Range · CA

Lassen Peak

Also known as: Kohm Yah-mah-nee

10,456
Elevation ft
5,230
Prominence ft
Pacific Northwest
Region
MountaineeringTrail Running

The southernmost major volcano in the Cascade Range and the largest plug dome volcano in the world, Lassen Peak last erupted from 1914 to 1921. A maintained trail leads to the summit through Lassen Volcanic National Park, making it one of the most accessible Cascade peaks.

Lassen Summit Trail
Mountaineering · TRAIL Hard · 5.0 mi · 2,001 ft gain
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History

Active from 1914 to 1921 in the only Cascade volcanic eruption before Mount St. Helens in 1980. The mountain and surrounding area are protected as Lassen Volcanic National Park, established in 1916 partly in response to the eruptions.

First Ascent

1851 — Unknown — Reuben Hall and party c. 1851