While using this guide you will want to stop many times. Be sure to park OFF THE PAVEMENT to prevent accidents. In the spring when heavy snowdrifts line the road, it will not be practical to stop in certain areas, nor will it be possible to see some of the things described in this publication. Other books dealing in greater detail with the interpretation of the natural and human history of the area may be purchased in the Visitor Center at Manzanita Lake. A MAP OF THE PARK WILL BE FOUND ON PAGES 18 and 19 [Illustration: Look for numbered stakes along the road.] 1 THE RAKER MEMORIAL was sponsored by the California State Chamber of Commerce in 1931 in honor of Congressman John E. Raker who was Representative of the State for 15 years. It was he who introduced the successful bill to Congress recommending the establishment of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The bill was signed by Pres. Wilson on August 9, 1916. John Raker died in 1926. Appropriately, this is also the boundary between the National Park and Lassen National Forest. Although the National Park Service and the National Forest Service differ in conservation policies, they cooperate very closely on mutual matters, such as forest fire and forest pest control. [Illustration: Lassen Volcanic National Park stele] (0.5 mile) 2 THE BROKEOFF MOUNTAIN TRAIL starts here on the uphill side of the road. It is a 3.5 mile hike to the summit at 9,235 feet. The elevation here at the road is 6,640 feet. The common shrub-like trees along the first part of the trail are the mountain alder and willow. (see sketch). In the fall the willow leaves turn bright yellow. Both species lose their leaves in winter. [Illustration: MT. ALDER] [Illustration: WILLOW] (0.4 mile) 3 THE NEW SOUTHWEST ENTRANCE STATION was completed in the summer of 1966. Entry permits, which are required during the summer season, are sold here. (0.3 mile) 4 THE VISITOR USE BUILDING was also completed in the summer of 1966. It is designed primarily for winter use with the ski slopes nearby. Lunches, souvenirs and information may be obtained here in the summer season also. (0.8 mile)