Lassen Volcanic National Park was established by act of Congress in 1916
from lands of the Lassen National Forest and the small Lassen Peak and
Cinder Cone National Monuments formerly under the Forest Service, U. S.
Department of Agriculture. The park area now measures approximately 10
by 17 miles, embracing about 165 square miles.
The Lassen Park Road is a link in State Route No. 89. It runs through
Lassen Volcanic National Park, half circling the east side of Lassen
Peak. This road was built by the National Park Service of the U. S.
Department of the Interior to make accessible by car some of the finest
scenery in the park. The road is not designed for high speed. The slower
you drive the more you will see. Like you, others are sight seeing, so
drive carefully and observe the warning signs at all times. Remember: an
accident may ruin your vacation, your car, and even your life. Maximum
speed is 45 miles per hour, but in many places this is excessive.
While using this guide you will want to stop many times. Be sure to park
OFF THE PAVEMENT to prevent accidents. In the spring when heavy
snowdrifts line the road, it will not be practical to stop in certain
areas, nor will it be possible to see some of the things described in
this publication.
Other books dealing in greater detail with the interpretation of the
natural and human history of the area may be purchased in the Visitor
Center at Manzanita Lake.