Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway

	Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway All American Road
		Volcanic Landscape California's Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway stretches from Mount Lassen in Northern California to the California-Oregon border. From the border, the byway continues North to Oregon's Crater Lake, making this byway America's Volcano to Volcano highway. The volcanic activity of the past has created unique geological formations such as wavy lava flows and lava tube caves. Surrounding this volcanic landscape is a wide diversity of scenery. The byway travels through or near dense forests, broad wetlands and habitat areas, pastoral grasslands, farms and ranches, and well-managed timber resource lands. Recreation, Naturally The Volcanic Legacy Byway offers even more benefits than just the fascinating volcanic geology and scenery. Each season offers a different array of outdoor recreational opportunities for everyone. The beautiful green forests and mountains along the byway are home to hiking trails, including the nationally recognized Pacific Crest Trail, ski slopes, and great fishing and kayaking in clear, cool mountain streams and lakes. Travelers of the byway can also enjoy viewing the hundreds of species of wildlife along the byway.
	Bumpass Hell The byway is the main highway through Lassen Volcanic National Park. Bumpass Hell, is a scenic hike off the byway that provides an opportunity to see nature at work.
		Burney Falls along the byway, was called the eighth wonder of the world by U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt, because it’s one of the few waterfalls in the world where the water volume does not change. This is because the water comes from underground sources.
	Lassen Peak The byway, as it meanders through Lassen Volcanic National Park, offers magnificent views.
	.	Manzanita Lake with Lassen Peak is in the background, at the north end of Lassen Volcanic National Park, provides a quiet respite along the byway route
	Mt. Shasta from Girard Ridge Mt. Shasta is the tallest peak along the byway at 14,162 feet.
	Quick Facts
	Length: 360 Miles Time to Allow: A full day, but with frequent sightseeing stops the trip can take several days. Nearby Byways: Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway Continues this byway north into Oregon.
	Byway Travel Information: Volcanic Legacy National Scenic Byway Information Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (800)-474-2782 or (530)-365-7500	Travel Information: Shasta Cascade Region of California Website www.shastacascade.org
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