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Magee Peak from Cypress
up-and-back

CHALLENGING DAY HIKE
or
OVERNIGHT BACKPACK

12.0 miles  3,050' elevation gain

best season: 
Aug-Oct
but not if snow below:
8,600'

dogs welcome

campfires allowed with a permit

available online

no fires if extreme fire danger,
check with Lassen National Forest (look in Passes and Permits)

Wilderness Permits--none required for the Thousand Lakes Wilderness; enjoy your visit

This hike takes the shortest way to the gorgeous heart of the wilderness:  beautiful Everett and Magee Lakes

During the Ice Age, the main glacier dug out the basins the lakes shimmer from.  There are good campsites at both lakes

The climb to the the summit of Magee Peak goes up and up, until you finally crest the ridge for a full view of Lassen Peak.  And from the summit Shasta and much of the NorthState is spread out below you

Mosquitos June-July.
Snow Nov-June.

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