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At Lassen Plumas Trekkers, we look forward to offering beautiful, interesting and FUN hikes and other outdoor activities primarily in Lassen and Plumas Counties. Occasional out of county excursions will also be offered.
Our intent is to provide opportunities for like-minded folks to explore and discover the wonders of our diverse local area. Now that fall has arrived, we will be holding off from the after-work hikes until after the days get longer in the spring.
Come join us and SHARE IN THE FUN!
Due to on-going concerns with COVID, local county and state guidelines will be followed. PLEASE, do not join any excursions if you suspect you may have COVID or if you have been exposed to someone with COVID.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Labor Day Weekend - Blue Lake - Camping, Hiking, Kayaking, Biking + New Event!Blue Lake Campground, Madeline, CA
A new fun twist this year, read on, the Hat Mtn Challenge on Sunday. Again we have a large group campsite in the remote South Warner Mountains reserved Friday thru Monday, Labor Day Weekend 2025. Meet at uncrowded and secluded Blue Lake Campground in Northern Lassen County, in the Modoc National Forest, for fun Labor Day Weekend adventures around the lake including camping, with options of hiking, kayaking, biking, fishing, and more. Elevation is about 6,000 ft. Get there when you can and leave when you wish. We will be pretty unstructured. Please bring $30 cash or check per vehicle to contribute to the group campground fees. The group campsite is well suited to tents, and RVs up to mid-sized.
https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/The-beauty-of-Blue-Lake-is-well-worth-the-long-2605745.php
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/modoc/recarea/?recid=71258
To reach Blue Lake Campground, you travel up Highway 395 to the small town of Likely, then turn right off 395 just before the General Store on the paved road that leads East. In about ten miles the paved road will fork, and you continue right, SE, following the sign for Blue Lake. Stay on the paved road until you hit Blue Lake and the campground, about 8 more miles.
Considering the amenities and scenery, it is one of the less crowded campgrounds in the state. There is also some dispersed camping available in the National Forest away from the Campground. There is a nice hiking trail that circumnavigates the lake, and there is good hiking up and down Parsnip Creek above and below the Lake. Well graded gravel roads lead to nice places off of the paved road and make for great bicycling. The lake is renowned for trout fishing and is well suited to kayaking.
SPECIAL SUNDAY EVENT CHALLENGE! There are some great dayhikes on trails the general area, including trails to the north at Mill Creek Falls/Clear Lake, and farther north, ultra scenic Pine Creek Basin. BUT . . . this year on Sunday we will present a special competitive and fun hiking and navigation challenge, the Hat Mountain Challenge! The highest point in Lassen County is Hat Mountain, elev. 8738 ft, and it is about 8 straightline miles east of Blue Lake. Very few have stood atop Hat Mtn, as there are a number of possible approaches, no official trails and it can be challenging to get close in terms of navigation and terrain. At your own risk, go solo or form teams, choose routes, and lets see who can be first atop Hat Mtn, and who can make it at all, rewarded by edible prizes and a spectacular view from the top. See photo section, for Hat Mtn/Lost Lake photo and an old topo map, but be warned many routes shown on the topo no longer exist. Our Blue Lake Memorial Day Campout would be a great time to do recon, form teams, strategies, etc.
See the Photos section of this event post for more photos and maps.
There is a nice little general store at Likely on Highway 395 right where you turn off 395 and head East on the paved road to Blue Lake. The store has gas pumps, but they are only operative when the store is open, and hours are quite limited. It is best to top off with gas in Susanville or wherever you can, and if the Likely store is open, you can top off again there.
Likely, CA on 395 is about 85 mi N of Susanville. When you reach Likely, you take the paved road East that starts immediately S of the general store. There are few paved roads in the region, but the road is paved to the Campground. Watch for Blue Lake signs on the paved road, especially where the paved road forks when you reach Jess Valley, the big meadow, and there you take the right, South, fork. The Campground is about 18 mi from Likely.
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