Out for a grand loop full of destinations! Took in a stretch of the Hat Creek Rim (Pacific Crest Trail) before dropping down to Hat Creek itself on a little used trail. Hat Creek is really something. Then a stop by the Subway Cave before climbing back to the rim.
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Hat Creek Rim, Hat Creek, and Subway Cave loop

Lassen National Forest. Loop hike starting along the rim, then dropping on little used trail to fantastic Hat Creek. Stopping by a lava tube returning