Highlight • Viewpoint
Basin Overlook
Hiking
5.0
(20)
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Tips
Brendan
March 24, 2023
Hiking
This viewpoint overlooks a great portion of the geothermal activity occurring in the Bumpass Hell area. Steaming vents and boiling pools are visible.
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Explore the otherworldly geothermal landscape of Bumpass Hell Trail, an easy 2.8-mile hike in Lassen Volcanic National Park.
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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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Hike the Bumpass Hell Trail in Lassen Volcanic National Park to explore bubbling mud pots, steam vents, and colorful hot springs.
Moderate
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Elevation 2,500 m
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