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A gentle, family-friendly trail with many turn around options that still include great views.


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Map Key

3.2

Miles

5.2

KM

Point to Point

8,376' 2,553 m

High

7,429' 2,264 m

Low

272' 83 m

Up

1,028' 313 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (4°)

20%

Max Grade (11°)

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Features Birding · Hot Spring · River/Creek · Views · Wildlife

Highway 89 is closed in the late fall, most of spring, and winter. In those later seasons, it may be open to the Bumpass Hell Trailhead, but even that is dependent on weather.

Description

This is a pretty easy trail that is family friendly. It features a gradual gain in elevation until you enter Bumpass Hell. From here, there is a steeper grade heading back down, ending in boardwalks over a series of thermal pools. The trail is pretty even and easily completed with a decent treaded shoe.

There is lots of educational material at the boardwalks for kids and adults alike. The trail is mostly uncovered, making a hat and water necessary as the sun is really hot here. The trail starts at a large parking lot that fills up by noon so come early. It's a little over 3 miles but can be extended if you add Crumbaugh Lake Trail or Mill Creek Falls Trail. Either way, this is a great unique, quick trail with or without kids.

Flora & Fauna

Saw lots of birds and ground squirrels.

Contacts

Shared By:

Heather Fernweh

Trail Ratings

  4.5 from 24 votes

#264

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  4.5 from 24 votes
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Trail Rankings

#27

in California

#264

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Photos

Bumpass Hell
Sep 27, 2017 near Shingle…, CA
Steam rising over the boardwalk through Bumpass Hell.
Nov 17, 2021 near Shingle…, CA
Lassen Peak over the Bumpass Hell Trail.
Nov 17, 2021 near Shingle…, CA
A hiker looking towards Brokeoff Mountain across the valley.
Nov 17, 2021 near Shingle…, CA
Hikers on the boardwalk in Bumpass Hell.
Nov 17, 2021 near Shingle…, CA
Evening light on Lassen Peak over Lake Helen.
Nov 17, 2021 near Shingle…, CA

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Nov 4, 2023
Owen Yang
a little bit muddy going closer to the cold boiling lake, but otherwise trail conditions were good. two chipmunks were eating
Sep 3, 2023
Cevat Akin
Aug 13, 2023
Luke Skywalker
Aug 5, 2023
Alex Dumay
Jul 18, 2023
Tom Herr
Geothermal site with boardwalk to get you close to the action. Had to hike in the back way because of all the snow by the trailhead. Interesting. 4.4mi
Oct 9, 2022
Brett Wolfley
Sep 18, 2022
Private User
Aug 14, 2022
Jodi K
Ready to hike! First trail at Lassen 3.2mi
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