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The 30-mile highway through Lassen Volcanic National Park in northern California has opened for the summer season, though sections might seem like winter. A higher-than-average snowpack slowed operations, but through the hard work of National Park Service and Caltrans road crews, the road has been fully cleared. Visitors to the park should prepare for winter conditions at

Lassen National Park Highway reopened on July 1. Winter conditions remain in some areas of the park. Heres what you need to know before visiting.

The 30-mile highway through Lassen Volcanic National Park opened for the season on July 1, 2023.

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After months of plowing, clearing and other preparations, the road through Lassen Volcanic National Park is expected to open for visitor traffic Monday.