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Lassen Scenic Byway information and facts

Highlights and features:

The Lassen Scenic Byway has a range of ecosystems and elements much like Yellowstone National Park. There are thermal vents and vast alpine meadows full of flowers and wildlife in this untouched landscape.

The Lassen Scenic Byway is a perfect showcase for some of the most astounding natural wonders in the United States. No trip to California is complete without a trip to Yellowstone, and there's no better way to see it than the Lassen Scenic Byway.

Location of Lassen Scenic Byway: Around Lake Almanor and through Lassen Volcanic National Park in northeastern California

Length of drive: 185 miles (297 km) loop

Suggested driving time: 5+ hours

Road Type: Paved

Best time of year for visiting: Highway 89 through Lassen Volcanic National Park is closed during the winter

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