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Rainbow Lake loop

CHALLENGING DAY HIKE

13.4 miles   1700' elevation gain   season:  Aug-Oct   drive: 1:50

 

Rainbow Lake

 

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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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A long, remote hike to some of the best lakes for camping in the Lassen backcountry, Swan and Lower Twin Lakes.

Rainbow Lake is the most remote area in the Lassen region.  Usually you will see a few other hikers, particularly at Twin Lakes, but crowds are non-existent here.

This is one of the best long loops, with a good variety of scenery.