Up-to-date leaf-peeper reports: www.PlumasCounty.org 800-326-2247
Chester/Lake Almanor Area
Lake Almanor and its magnificent views of Lassen Peak make
it a popular base camp for fall foliage drives. Start out on Main
Street in Chester, where cottonwoods and domestic maples grace
the highway and banks of the Feather River. Miles of reddened
dogwood are found east and west on Hwy. 36. Turning onto Feather
River Drive at the fire hall, you’ll be rewarded with glowing birch
and aspen along forest roads to Warner Valley, Benner Creek and
Juniper Lake. East of Chester, follow Hwy. 36 to Hwy. 32, which
parallels Deer Creek. There are many places to pull over and enjoy
the alders, oaks and Indian Rhubarb along the creek. Another
great drive is into Lassen Volcanic National Park on Hwy. 89,
for quaking aspen, thermal pools and stunning landscapes
