Road Clearing in Lassen National Park is a massive undertaking! Photo: Lassen National Park

Lassen National Park Road Status

2025-05-08  |  Lassen National Park

Devastated Area is Open!

Here is the most current status of the roads in Lassen National Park:

Date Posted: 5/8/2025

Devastated Area Trailhead Open, 89 Closed Beyond

The main park road (Hwy 89) is closed at Sulphur Works (southwest entrance) and Devastated Area (northwest entrance) to vehicles. The road is open to pedestrian use beyond closures - watch out for snow, ice, and plowing operations. more

Bumpass Hell Trail Closed

The Bumpass Hell Trail is under a seasonal closure due to accumulated winter snow. This is an annual closure to prevent injury from treacherous trail conditions near hydrothermal areas. The trail typically remains closed until early July. Learn more

Road Opening Status in Lassen National Park.  The red denotes the closure on 89 beteween the Devastated Area trailhead and the Sulfur Works Trailhead. Photo: Lassen National Park

Updates on the status of Lassen National Park Road closures and road openings can be found here.

Skiers on their way up the NE Face of Lassen Peak.  Lassen Peak roads opened to Devastated Area and Sulfur Works have provided access to amazing skiing on the Southernmost Volcano in the Cascades (Lassen Peak!). Photo: Zeb Blais

For our Latest Conditions on Lassen Peak, Check out our Blog here:

Lassen Peak Backcountry Ski Conditions 2025-05-10