Lake Almanor Recreation Trail

Almanor California Hikes

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Lake Almanor Recreation Trail - Almanor California Hikes

In summer, the Lake Almanor Recreation Trail is a wide, inviting paved path that meanders along the scenic western shore of this lake, which has 55 miles of shoreline and is 13 miles long and 6 miles wide. The lake was created in 1914 to fuel a hydroelectric plant operated by the Great Western Power Company; its name is a combination of Alice, Martha, and Elinore, the daughters of the company’s vice president. Canyon Dam, on the lakeshore, was built in 1927 to harness the North Fork FeatherRiver.

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Trail Statistics & Information


Activity Type:	Hiking
Nearby City:	Almanor
Length:	19 total miles
Elevation Gain:	300 feet
Trail Type:	Out-and-back
Duration:	3 to 7 hours
Season:	Year-round; a great snowshoe route
Trailhead Elevation:	4,600 feet
Top Elevation:	4,600 feet
Other Uses:	Dogs allowed
Local Contacts:	Lassen National Forest, Almanor Ranger District
Local Maps:	Lassen National Forest Map
Topo Map:	Lake Almanor Recreation Trail Topographic Map
Guide Book:	Best Hikes with Dogs: Bay Area & Beyond Guide Book
Driving Directions:	View Guide
Trail Directions:	View Guide

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Weather Conditions

Important Message
Winter storm warning in effect until 10 PM pst this evening.
Tonight
Snow showers. Colder. Lows 20 to 31. Snow accumulation 2 to 6 inches. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the west after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers early in the morning...then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow in the late morning and afternoon. Highs 33 to 43.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow and rain. Lows 24 to 34. Snow level 4500 feet. South wind gusts to around 40 mph.