Hiking the steep trail to the Ridge Lakes and beyond will win you some of the most spectacular scenery in Lassen Volcanic National Park, and also a surprising amount of solitude. The lakes are only 1.1 miles from the trailhead at the Sulphur Works parking lot, but most people are either attracted to more popular trails in the park, or they’re not willing to put in the effort. Which is lucky for you!
The Ridge Lakes are quite beautiful, but the real reward comes when you hike cross-country beyond Ridge Lakes to the gap between Brokeoff Peak and Mount Diller, which offers a vista across the southern reaches of Lassen Volcanic National Park and way beyond in all directions.
