Starting Point: Juniper Lake Ranger Station
Distances: 0.8 mile to the overlook
Topography: Climb of 400 feet
Time: 2½ hours for the round trip
Features: Scenic views, forest
[Illustration: Trail map]
Inspiration Point is well named, as it affords some of the finest views
of Lassen, Harkness, Prospect, and more distant mountains. Snag, Butte,
and Juniper lakes are in full view, as well as Cameron Meadows and
Cinder Cone. To the southeast of the trail, as you approach Inspiration
Point, look for the fine specimens of western juniper. The trail climbs
steadily through western white pine and red fir timber to the open area
of the point. Various birds may be seen as well as deer and small
mammals.