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Bumpass Hell Trail
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4.41km
130m
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The Bumpass Hell Trail takes you to the heart of the bubbling landscape of Lassen Volcanic National Park. Boiling hot springs, bubbling mud pots and steaming cracks in the earth line the path. A perfect mix of geothermal activities!
Start at the trailhead near the shimmering Lake Helens. You hike…
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Last updated: March 19, 2025
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1.11 km
Brokeoff Volcano Vista
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2.23 km
Bumpass Hell Boardwalk
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2.46 km
Basin Overlook
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4.41 km
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4.15 km
252 m
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3.91 km
238 m
149 m
104 m
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Easy going family hike. Trail in great condition. Volcanic mud pots and fumaroles sounding like jet engines in action at the end.
Hike to the sulfur springs and geothermal activity in Lassen Volcanic National Park. Then jump into the adjacent lake.
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March 3, 2025
The Bumpass Hell Trail takes you to the heart of the bubbling landscape of Lassen Volcanic National Park. Boiling hot springs, bubbling mud pots and steaming cracks in the earth line the path. A perfect mix of geothermal activities!
Start at the trailhead near the shimmering Lake Helens. You hike along
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