Lily Pond Trail,
Lassen Volcanic National Park

Located 23.6 miles from Chester, California (CA)
4 Stars
1,597 Steps 1  (0.7 mi)
Trails National Parks Lassen Volcanic Lily Pond Trail

Elevation

The Lily Pond Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,922 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,880 ft. and an elevation range of 42 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.7 mi5,880 ft5,922 ft42 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
17 min3.340 ft49 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
17 min4.149 ft40 ft
Data Accuracy
5 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Lily Pond Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Jacks Backbone, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Thousand Lakes Valley, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Old Station, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Viola, CA
  5. Topo Map: Manzanita Lake, CA
  6. East Topo Map: West Prospect Peak, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Grays Peak, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Lassen Peak, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Reading Peak, CA

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Lily Pond Trail compared to two other trails. The x-axis is cumulative elevation gain and the y-axis is maximum elevation. The length of the trail is reflected in the size of the bubble.

FAQ

What is the length of the Lily Pond Trail?

The length of the trail is 0.7 miles (1.2 km) or 1,597 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Lily Pond Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 17 minutes in one direction and in 17 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.

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