Lassen Volcanic National Park

steaming sulphur vents, splattering mud pots and boiling springs

Lassen Volcanic NP Trip

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Lassen Volcanic National Park

Excellent little known National Park.
Don't pass up this park while traveling through Northern California. It is a hidden gem. This is a wonderful place to visit and there are a lot of hiking options. Take your time and really explore the area.
Lassen was a volcano and erupted around 1914 or so. Lassen Peak awoke from a 27000 year long slumber when it was shaken by a steam explosion. This explosion was the most powerful in a series of eruptions from 1914 through 1917.

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Bumpass Hell, an amazing walk through an other-worldly geothermal field of steam, bubbling cauldrons and spitting holes.
It's like a mini-Yellowstone if you will. The trail has some portions that you have to ascend / descend but it isn't steep and is one of the "easier" trails at Lassen. It is definitely worth the time to go and see.