Bumpass Hell

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Bumpass Hell, situated in Lassen Volcanic National Park, California, is a geothermal area known for its boiling springs, mud pots, and sulfur vents. Visitors can explore the otherworldly landscape while learning about the volcanic activity that shaped the region.

This unique attraction, named after Kendall Vanhook Bumpass who famously lost a leg after falling into a boiling pool, offers a fascinating glimpse into the Earth's geothermal processes. With boardwalks guiding them through the steamy and colorful terrain, they can witness firsthand the power and beauty of nature's forces at work in this dynamic environment.

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Go early and you may have the boardwalk all to yourselves!
10/15/2022

This is a moderately strenuous hike and is one of the few areas of Lassen Volcanic National Park tha...

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Really cool spot
10/14/2022

Visit it in shadow of the evening to see the full colors. Fairly easy hike of about 3 miles round t...

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Look for second view point
10/2/2022

We had lovely warm weather, not too hot, for this lengthy hike. We had to wait for a parking spot in...

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