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Grassy Swale loop

CHALLENGING DAY HIKE

13.4 miles   1450' elevation gain   season:  Aug-Oct   drive: 2:00

 

Grassy Swale

 

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Horses welcome, day permit required.  No permit needed for day hikers.  Permit required for overnight hiking.  Sorry, no dogs or bicycles.  Lassen National Park entrance fee.

 

 

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An excellent long loop hike through varied terrain.

Two fords of the largest creek along the Lassen hikes provide some excitement, but be careful, flowing water can be dangerous.  The crossing at the 3-mile point is probably the harder one, and gives you a chance to turn back if the water is too high.

The namesake Grassy Swale is a special treat to Pacific Crest Trail hikers more accustom to dry ridges and stiff climbs, it is lovely, green, gentle, and water-blessed.

Twin and Swan Lakes aren't too bad either :-)