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Lassen Volcanic National Park hiking guide

Brokeoff Mountain Trail

A 6.9-mile out-and-back with 2,580 ft of climbing in Southwest, rated difficult.

Brokeoff Mountain Trail, Lassen Volcanic National Park
Photo: NPS Photo

Key facts

Length
6.9 mi (11.1 km)
Elevation gain
2,580 ft (787 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Difficult
Area
Southwest
Highest point
9,236 ft
Lowest point
6,643 ft

About Brokeoff Mountain Trail

This trail ascends through diverse habitats, including red fir forests and wildflower-filled meadows, before reaching the summit with breathtaking views of nearby Lassen Peak and Mount Shasta. The hike features steep switchbacks and rocky terrain, culminating in a dramatic ridgeline approach to the summit.

Route map

Route map of Brokeoff Mountain Trail in Lassen Volcanic National Park0.5 miN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Brokeoff Mountain Trail7,0008,0009,0000246Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 9,236 ftLow 6,643 ft
Elevation runs from 6,643 ft to 9,236 ft over 6.8 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

Nearby in Southwest

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