Lassen Peak from Devastated Area pullout | Lassen Peak Trail view | Bumpass Hell
Date of Visits: July 31 – August 1, 2011
How we got there: Drove from Napa Valley on our San Francisco to Seattle road trip. 3.5 hours.
Lodging: Lassen Mineral Lodge
Favorites:
- Lassen Peak – 5-mile round trip hike to highest peak in the park.
- Bumpass Hell – 2.6 mile round trip hike to an area of steaming pools, mudpots and other thermal features. Hiked across snow in August.
Tips: Don’t underestimate this highly underrated park, definitely worth more than a day.
Next time: Hike to Cinder Cone. Visit thermal features in Warner Valley area.
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