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# Devastated Area Tours and Activities

![Mill Creek showing mountains, tranquil scenes and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635892212514/3917f82c-7da5-4a24-a92e-125147dc70d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![Mill Creek featuring forest scenes and mountains as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635892212514/b43b5d7a-42e9-4b1b-9b9b-242ff27aced6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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## Visit Devastated Area

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#### Boulders and lava were strewn across this forested valley during a 1915 volcanic eruption. Today enjoy its leisurely trail with audio exhibits.

Devastated Area is a part of Lassen Volcanic National Park, flanked by some of its freshest rocks, having been formed in a volcanic eruption in 1915\. The namesake interpretive trail runs through the heart of the dense forest at the foot of surrounding mountains. Learn about the geological formations and volcanic rocks of the area via signs and audio displays.

Bring snacks and drinks for a picnic in the woods and enjoy the tranquility in this fairly remote spot. Push the buttons on the plaques for an audio description of the ecosystems and natural history of the park. You can also read the displays for the same information. Learn about the day the mountain erupted and dispersed rocks across this valley.

Walk along the 0.5-mile (0.8-kilometer) looped path and gaze up at the openings in the forest to spot soaring birds of prey. Decorating the forest floor are enormous boulders spewed from the 1915 eruption. Near the highway, get a closer look at the iconic Hot Rock that was launched a great distance and is buried halfway in the ground.

For an alternative vista, hike up the trail that wraps around nearby Lassen Peak. From here, view Devastated Area from above and imagine the full effect of the eruption.

Note that smoking and dogs are not permitted on the trail. The path is fairly flat and simple, making it ideal for the entire family, including those in wheelchairs. Use the picnic tables that are available at the start of the circuit.

Devastated Area is in the central part of Lassen Volcanic National Park, north of Mill Creek. Drive to the beginning of the loop and leave your car in the parking area. While in this part of the park, stop at other nearby landmarks such as Summit Lake, Dersch Meadows and Hat Creek.

## Plan a trip to see Devastated Area

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### Royal Sun Palm Springs

CA $808

per person

Apr 19 - Apr 22

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Edmonton (YEG) to Los Angeles (LAX)

8.4/10 Very Good! (236 reviews)

Staff was courteous, room was clean. Paying the $40 amenity fee per room upon arrival was unexpected. The water pressure in the shower was a trickle, barely any water pressure at all (hard to get shampoo out). Toilet ran all night long. The hotel ran out of self parking spots so we had to park across the street in a dirt lot which wasn’t ideal. The restaurant was great!

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

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### Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel

CA $858

per person

Apr 8 - Apr 14

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Edmonton (YEG) to Los Angeles (LAX)

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,622 reviews)

Clean room, attentive staff, parki g available for a fee

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

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### The LEEF Hotel

Citrus Grove

CA $814

per person

Mar 23 - Mar 30

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Edmonton (YEG) to Los Angeles (LAX)

8.4/10 Very Good! (326 reviews)

Clean, cozy, comfy and they provide lots of towels, tissue, etc.

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

### Popular places to visit

![Mill Creek which includes dangerous animals and forests](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089157/9d36b623-e2b4-4296-860d-365f19fe233f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Lassen Volcanic National Park

Surrounded by lush conifer forest, this surreal, lunar terrain boils and bubbles with mud pots and steaming geysers.

[](https://expedia.ca/Lassen-Volcanic-National-Park-California.d6089157.Vacation-Attraction)

![Summit Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635922900360/9d7f2e93-14b0-493a-b269-334044ae4dd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Summit Lake

Hike along the trail and join the campers and picnickers in this gorgeous and tranquil spot beside the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway.

[](https://expedia.ca/Summit-Lake-California.d553248635922900360.Vacation-Attraction)

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#### Chaos Crags and Jumbles

Fascinating volcanic rocks suggest an enormous debris avalanche shook the area just a few centuries ago. Swim in the lake and hike around the mountains.

[](https://expedia.ca/Chaos-Crags-And-Jumbles-California.d553248635906012748.Vacation-Attraction)

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#### Lassen Peak Trail

Notice the rotten egg smell as you perch over the dome at the end of a trail that loops around the Cascade Range’s southernmost active volcano.

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#### Upper Meadow

Colorful wildflowers and grasses decorate this vast, open meadow, where you’ll see mule deer grazing along the meandering Kings Creek.

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#### Kings Creek Meadow

In the shadow of Mount Lassen, this gorgeous meadow provides access to a waterfall and views of the Milky Way and even the aurora borealis.

[](https://expedia.ca/Kings-Creek-Meadow-California.d553248635185410935.Vacation-Attraction)

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