Day 61
Lassen Volcano
Giddy ecstasy that comes from climbing and descending formidable mountain slopes filled the day. Started day at 4000ish feet and made the summit at 8521 feet, then descended back down from there. I think that is more vertical climb than Minnesota has feet above sea level. (it's more than double, actually)
Lassen National Park is very interesting! It's the first recorded volcanic erruption in the United States, in 1914, and one of the oldest national parks. It has all sorts of great views of mountain slopes, rock formations, forests, burn areas, it is a beautiful park. And I think I had the best views while descending, which is always nice. It compounded the pleasure of the downhill.
At Summit pass I went to the trialhead to go to the mountain summit, but the last mile was closed for repairs.
It was still a great view from the closure.
Great day of riding, great campsite, satisfaction.
The pinecones are big. This one is average.
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