Exploring Bumpass Hell Hydrothermal Area in Lassen Volcanic National Park

Bumpass Hell is one of the most unique spots in any of the California National Parks. This hydrothermal area has boiling mud pools, steam vents and lots of colors in the dirt and water. It is a really fun hike to do in the national park. Let me know what you think in the comments.
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[@yeti3601]

Literally all of California is beautiful

[@californiathroughmylens]

It is a pretty special place from a natural point of view

[@nevadahiker6661]

Lassen is underrated. If it wasn't in California it would definitely stand out more! Same with Pinnacles!

[@kathrynmercier4874]

It turns out that Lassen is the least visited National Park! I’m not sure if it has to do with how remote it is, but it’s phenomenal! It features all four major types of volcanoes, remnants of eruptions, and boiling sulphuric pits. How is it not more popular?!

[@Rose-yt5hi]

Lassen is one of my favorite places. It might not be as fun and exciting as Tahoe, but it’s definitely quieter. Lol. It’s also pretty nice for stargazing.

[@nevadahiker6661]

It is a bit off the beaten path. I suppose we are lucky it isn't more well known, then it would be super crowded like Yosemite!

[@nevadahiker6661]

@wayouttatune2 I went to Pinnacles in 2008 when it was still a Monument. I knew it would be a Park someday. Recently did a list of the 19 parks I have visited, Pinnacles was my #3 behind only Redwoods and Yosemite!

[@junmyungsong5989]

I think it is mostly because of the location haha...

[@ctruthtoday]

Thank you Josh, always enjoy your videos.

[@californiathroughmylens]

No problem!

[@GGhiedelainetheinvisiblevet]

Fun hike. Hardly any people, nice photo ops! TY!

[@californiathroughmylens]

It was a really nice time at the park for sure

[@gustav0mejia910]

Great!! Thanks a lot for Wonderful Funny Job you do for all of US !!

[@daisyguerrero6052]

Just driving back from lassen. Decided to take a trip because of this video. I loved every single part of it, thanks for posting this video, helped guide my husband and I through our trip

[@lamarcy]

Beautiful place. Thanks for sharing this video!

[@wendingourway]

That is one place that is definitely worth checking out...can appreciate a nicely groomed trail and boardwalk too...a very prehistoric feel...thanks for sharing...

[@andrelliev1268]

Just got done hiking this trail literally an hour before you posted this video. ♥️ Thanks Josh for this wonderful feature.

[@californiathroughmylens]

That's awesome! How was it?

[@andrelliev1268]

@@californiathroughmylens we loved it. It was a gorgeous, early morning hike and we got Bumpass Hell to ourselves for a good 30 mins. Enough time to soak in and leave with amazing memories.

[@steveblankenship5474]

Great video and you really took some awesome shots. I have a story about Mt Lassen, I took my kids there camping in the 90’s. About 3am a really loud siren went off and woke up everyone in camp. A few years past Mt St Helens I was wondering if the ground was going to start shaking any moment. 20 minutes passed and just as the last flashlight turned off, the siren went off again. Now everyone was extra nervous and about 5 minutes later a ranger came by in a golf cart saying “sorry folks we had a malfunction”. Camping on a volcano- Mt.Lassen is a beautiful park and shouldn’t be missed.

[@tokyowner]

Hey Josh, this is the guy you ran into at the Antelope valley poppy reserve. I was saying I am a fan of your channel and you kindly let me take a picture with you. Just wanted to say hi because...I was at the Bumpass hell on Monday! Those purple flowers are also really pretty. It wouldve been awesome if i ran into you again this week. Anyway, thank you for another great video and hope you stay safe during this time.

[@user-ux7nd8tg1o]

I went to Bumpass Hell back in 2015 and it was quite a nice experience. Thank you for this bit of nostalgia!

[@luisgonzales1563]

Great video. I was there Aug 1-3 when the fire started. Seems clearer now. Looks like fire is under control. Had a blast at Lassen that I went back on my way home to So Cal. I hit Lassen, Crater Lake, Mt Rainier, North Cascades, Olympic, Oregon coast, and Lassen. Had a blast!

[@lndar478]

I hiked to Bumpass Hell from the King's Creek side last year (which is a little tougher but beautiful) because this trail was closed for maintenance. Looks like they did a really good job!

[@SteveP_2426]

Did a month in California (from UK) back in 2008 and loved Lassen. I remember visiting Bumpass Hell lovely but far busier that time! One day hope to get back.

[@scottscriticalmass]

I spent quite a bit of time up on Lassen many years ago when I was a kid. Thanks for sharing your adventure and for stirring up some memories for me. Cheers Josh!

[@californiathroughmylens]

No problem! Glad you got to experience it and thanks for the comment

[@RuezgaDaniel]

I've been wanting to go to Lassen for a while, but after seeing this video I feel like I finally need to make it happen! Also, I hope your channel continues to grow. You make really good content and cover some great places to visit in California. I've added quite a few places to my "want to go" list based on your videos, so I want to give you thanks for that. Keep up the great work, Josh!

[@californiathroughmylens]

You should visit Lassen, it is a really cool park. I will have more videos on it soon.

[@RuezgaDaniel]

@@californiathroughmylens I live in the southern end of the central valley, so I normally go to Sequoia NF, Sequoia NP, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite, but I have not yet gone to Lake Tahoe or Lassen. I really need to go explore more of the northern and eastern Sierras.

[@johneason6540]

Hi I was just in Lassen 8.8.20 this hike is unique, should not be missed. Amazing.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Awesome, glad you got to see it!

[@sammcrown]

Love all your videos to give us all great trip inspirations!

[@davidchang6780]

hey love your video! i was there last week, there was also a field with purple flowers and Lassen peak in the back, absolutely beautiful!

[@californiathroughmylens]

Wow, that sounds amazing!

[@JG-mp5nb]

Excellent video! I would like to add that Lassen Volcanic Park regularly gets so much snow every winter that the park MAY NOT open until almost June. Many parts have been closed as late as July, call or check their website before traveling to the park. Lassen Peak regularly has restrictions on hiking to the summit because of trail closures with thunderstorms popping up on sunny afternoons. Immediately retreat down the trail if clouds start to spontaneously form on the summit.

[@AdventuringwithTrevor]

Awww why would they remove half of the boardwalk like that? I dont see a real true useful reason behind removing half of the explorable parts at the end :/

[@Harris.S]

Thanks for making and sharing great videos , you're awesome.

[@darlenelewis5200]

As always, great video and commentary! I visited Lassen in the 80’s. My first geo thermal area to visit. The highlight of my trip was the hike up Mt. Lassen. Incredible view from there & I watched 2 people ski down a ways. That was in June. I look forward to viewing more of your Lassen videos.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thanks for the comment, I am glad you got a chance to visit the park! I agree that Lassen Peak has one of the best summits I have been on. The views from up there are crazy!

[@northwils6435]

Owow😲😲! Amazing buddy.. keep safe..

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thanks, you too!

[@y.j.a.7168]

What a great video (really makes you live the trail experience) and also such a beatiful place !!! Greetings from Central America , Costa Rica !!!

[@thespilledmilk]

Great video-I’m planning a trip there in a couple months

[@californiathroughmylens]

Awesome, I will have more videos on the park soon!

[@Locql]

I did the same trip in my van! Just posted day one of Lassen! Absolutely beautiful

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thanks for the comment! I’ll have to check it out

[@aniamadamag]

Thank you. Very informative video!

[@californiathroughmylens]

No problem!

[@parkspursuit7515]

I was in Lassen, gosh it's probably been a decade since I was out that way. What a great park though! I really would love to get back out that way.

[@californiathroughmylens]

It’s an amazing park! Not many people take a chance to explore it

[@parkspursuit7515]

@@californiathroughmylens I had driven the whole (California) PCH from South to North, and was heading back East to KC and it was just kind of on the way.

[@ruready2rock856]

Pretty cool. How many hours from La is that place? And where has Amy been?

[@2-old-Forthischet]

Thanks for the video! From my past exploring of national parks, videos and snap shots cannot compare to actually being there.

[@Corgis175]

really enjoying the lassen experience

[@californiathroughmylens]

Glad you enjoyed the videos!

[@VentureAHighway]

Crushing it with the hiking videos lately! Wish this was how I spent my Wednesday lol. Beautiful footage as always , thanks for all the tips

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thanks for the comment, I am glad you like the videos!

[@pappysproductions]

Another great video, my man!

[@californiathroughmylens]

Appreciate it!

[@janettesanchez3069]

Love your videos josh keep up the good work! Ive learned so much from your videos i need to start exploring the beautiful national parks 😁

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thanks for the comment and I am glad the videos have encouraged you to explore!

[@NemodeV]

Im visiting it tomorrow, thnks for all the tips

[@luis7908]

Another great video Josh thank you!

[@californiathroughmylens]

No problem!

[@AmericasParks]

Nice, Josh! Looking to visit Lassen again in the near future. Last time we were there in early July 2017, Bumpass Hell was unfortunately still under snow.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Yea, Lassen is hard to visit with its closer for more than half the year but when it is open it is a magical spot for sure.

[@amayapen5958]

Awesome video! Been to Lassen but never Bumpass Hell. Will need to check that out. Cant wait for your next videos.

[@californiathroughmylens]

You should, it’s an awesome spot for sure!

[@dudeman5569]

Nice video. Wife and I are thinking of heading that way for Memorial Day. Want to see burney falls also. Maybe you can add where you stay in the videos or the description please and thank you :)

[@californiathroughmylens]

Awesome! Burney Falls is one of my favorite places in CA. I just grabbed a cheap hotel in Redding for this trip

[@litarobbins4084]

Awesome Lassen Volcanic national Park! We didn't get to see Bumpass but was able to hike King's Creek trail/Falls- 9/26/20. We'll be back! 🙂

[@TheLastAdventurer]

One of my favorite spots in Lassen, nice video!

[@robertwilliam9558]

This is Postcard material. Awesome.

[@drecic1]

Visiter le 25 octobre 2019. Hâte de revenir en Californie pour voir certains endroit que vous présentez dans vos vidéos. Continuez comme çà.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thanks so much, I hope you enjoy your trip!

[@infrequentgamer_greg]

Hey Josh, loved your video. I haven't been up to Lassen in some years...I will have to return. Say...someone was missing from your video...where's Pops?!!🤔 I love seeing you and Pops in your videos!👍

[@medrep1000]

Outstanding photography and narrative, perfect editing for this video. Love all of your videos Josh. Thumbs up !

[@californiathroughmylens]

Really appreciate the kind words, thank you!

[@jorel4477]

Amazing vid. Love it

[@ilovesparky13]

Can’t wait to see more videos from this park. 😃 Have you considered going to national parks out of state? Washington and Utah have some of my favorites.

[@johnnyutah6056]

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[@donalddday7741]

use to live in Chester just up the road from here good fishing and hiking, never went to top of mountain bit was at bumpass hell a fee times

[@Paula-gc9wb]

Yay

[@Khatoon170]

If you please you really deserve the two certificates one from viewers and subscribers certificates of pride and appreciation and second from your country especially your California state honorary certificate thank you so much you showing us such beautiful landscapes beauty of nature encourage us as foreigners toread information about places you visited may god grant you all success and happiness good luck to you all California citizens stay safe blessed

[@jamesg9840]

I hiked to Bumpass Hell by the alternate trail from the Kings Creek Picnic area. It’s about 2x the length of the more popular trail. You pass by Cold Boiling Lake and and get a nice high view of Crumbaugh Lake from the ridge line.

[@3rin817]

I ❤️ volcanoes.

[@thejayvodlexperience7856]

i was just there two days ago, awesome place and thanks for the video man!

[@californiathroughmylens]

So glad you got to check it out!

[@thisdaym]

Great video!

[@desiree5008]

Went there last sunday(well tried) lol it started to storm and it was freeezing. We ended up walking back to the car. Will try again this week :))

[@Bepis13]

Hey no way! I remember going there way back in middle school

[@californiathroughmylens]

That’s awesome!

[@AshbyLighting]

Wow, this place looks amazing and I’d never heard of it 😮 We are just planning our next trip. In your view, could a workable route be starting from San Francisco onto Lake Tahoe, Lassen, then head over to Redwood State Park and Trinidad before heading back down to San Francisco? We have 15 nights…would really appreciate a 👍🏼 or 👎🏼 from you because If anyone knows, it’s you guys 😀 thanks for sharing another great trip.

[@felix_2037]

ONE of the coolest things to see in California! Went there and had elevation sickness 😪 - quite fun! I'm gonna name my kids "Bumpass" and "Loomis" 🤣

[@californiathroughmylens]

I agree! Bummer about the elevation sickness though. Those are amazing names haha 😂

[@RuezgaDaniel]

I hate to say it, but some kids (and adults) might not be so kind when they meet someone named "Bumpass".

[@matthewmasters9146]

Bru, you’re like the modern day Huell Howser. You need to go visit the Tallyrand Restaurant in Burbank.

[@californiathroughmylens]

haha, thanks for the compliment, Huell was the best! Thanks for the tip as well, I will have to check it out

[@deborahmartinez1243]

That is wonderful, I don’t see it 😳😮

[@jamesmccreery250]

There's also terminal geyser, if you can find it. It's the best place in the park.

[@MountainFisher]

I had to carry my 4 year old daughter piggyback for the last hill. To be honest I'm surprised they didn't build a geothermal power plant over it. Good thing there's National Parks. Used to be a geyser by Mammoth and they built a power plant over it.

[@ravinazn]

Love your videos dude. Wheres Amy??

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thanks! She is pregnant with twins and will be back soon!

[@ravinazn]

@@californiathroughmylens that is freaking amazing. Congratulations dude.

[@3939michele]

Just wondering if you encountered any sulfur fumes on this hike.

[@Elenkanee]

Awesome video. thank you. Do you have the map of the trail? Want to follow your steps

[@lilaznkid4ever]

Was the visitor center open? Is that worth a visit?

[@californiathroughmylens]

It wasn’t open when I went this time (about a month ago)

[@aquapros916]

Are dogs allowed on the trail (obviously leashed) ?

[@helenpomerleau6455]

I see you are in my old stomping grounds.

[@AuroraBoarder1]

I have visited Bumpass Hell twice. The water there looks like glittering liquid opals. You're not supposed to step off the wooden trails, but we did 😏. The river flowing out of there cools as it goes downstream, and its banks are soft powdery clay. Mixed with the mineral water from the river, you can give yourself a facial, and it makes your skin glow. Some people were even soaking in the river!

[@MikeVergara-qq6gt]

Can we bring a 3 yr old in the Bumpass Hell hike?

[@TheOCMarc]

What’s in Bump? Nothing but a bump and a stop sign. -Mama’s Family 1986 😂

[@markyuen2312]

Who does the music in the background of your videos?

[@exploringnewhites]

It’s reopened?!!! Or was this a while ago?

[@californiathroughmylens]

This was in July, so about a month ago

[@donalddday7741]

should have put on the bent trees on the hike and have people figure out how they got bent

[@WoddyPecker]

When i were in Lassen they renovated the trail, so i wasnt able to get there :(

[@xuelor3614]

I plan to go this Friday August 28th, but I am concern about the air quality from the wildfires. Anyone know where I can find updates about smoke/air quality in the area?

[@michaeljohnson3425]

I had the same question. I was planning on going to Lassen this past weekend to go stargazing and was concerned about the air quality and visibility of the stars at night. I contacted the park directly through their Instagram page. They responded pretty quickly the following day with this: The stars have been decent, for the past few days smoke has been thick in the day and mostly clear at night. Smoke impacts and air quality can vary greatly from day-to-day and even in different areas of the park. The park is open with no closures associated with fire at this time. Please check: www.nps.gov/lavo/learn/management/current-fire-acitivity.htm for information on fire activity in the park www.nps.gov/lavo/learn/nature/airquality.htm for information about air quality in the park inciweb.nwcg.gov/ for information about fires outside the park fire.airnow.gov/ for a map that shows smoke impacts and fire across the United States Hope this helps. Ranger Austin

[@xuelor3614]

@@michaeljohnson3425 thank you so much!

[@mayac2266]

Are dogs allowed on walkway?

[@djp1234]

Use the augmented reality app PeakFinder to find out what mountains you’re looking at in the distance.

[@jefferyblack3838]

It looks like an amazing hike but now that im in a wheelchair it looks awful sketchy for me anymore

[@GGhiedelainetheinvisiblevet]

Awareness to Persons who have Physical Challenges should be a feature of Every National Park system. I haven't seen a station low enough to wash #Diamods at #CraterOfDiamonds, but I've only seen video's. I'll have to ask #DMI aka Diamond Miner Ivins #DiamondMinerIvins if there are. He shows some of the best side shots of interesting things along the way. Best wishes for to have #Access. #LoveLightPrayersUp!

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thanks for the comment. Unfortunately, this is not a wheelchair accessible hike. Check out my Convict Lake video though as that lake has a half mile wheelchair accessible trail you may want to check out

[@GGhiedelainetheinvisiblevet]

Convict Lake video, I'll be sure to check it out, Thanks!

[@GGhiedelainetheinvisiblevet]

Convict Lake video, I'll be sure to check it out, Thanks!

[@guodzillakaiju5683]

Been there twice, and I still remember the Hydrogen Sulfide ("rotten eggs") odor like it was yesterday.

[@pattyandrews2902]

Please, please, please let KZbin know that we want to be able to choose to get e-mail notifications again. They turned them off with no notification - or at least I didn't get any notification it was going to happen. The only reason I found out you had a new video was via an IG post from another channel I follow. Then I realized I was not getting e-mails from any channels I follow, including yours. I like the e-mail sitting in my inbox reminding me I haven't watched your newest video yet. Please send feedback to KZbin to turn e-mail notifications back on or at least give us the option to receive e-mail notifications instead of "push" notifications. Thank you. ;-{ BTW, I love your travel/hiking vides - gives me a lot to add to my bucket-list. ;-)

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thanks for the information, I will be sure to reach out with that feedback.

[@mercurials54]

Only things missing are some bison an elk

[@violetbf3773]

Does it feel like you’re in a sauna once you get there?? 🥵

[@californiathroughmylens]

It's not really hot by Bumpass Hell (unless it is already a warm day) but there is a strong sulfur smell when you are there

[@desertmud]

Okay, so it was named for Mr. Bumpass. When I saw the title, I wondered if it was Bum Pass or Bump Ass.

[@sonnydayz2118]

My great-grandma likes hiking this trail.......in the nude.

[@angieba6600]

👍🏻😍

[@ZhmiKnopa]

It’s actually called Bumpass Hell because later on he fell in a second time and cooked to death

[@bongbongtravels6108]

Everything's gone including the beloved redwoods and Joshua Tree.

[@ridgecrestwack9746]

Looks all touristy and heavily regulated...

[@savagenarco9783]

Well....my last name is Bumpass.....

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[@whiskcat3047]

Went here almost every summer with my family as a kid in the 80s. This place smelled like rotten eggs and it made me sick lol

[@lilaznkid4ever]

No masks?

[@californiathroughmylens]

Most people had masks or a thing around there neck like me that you pulled up when you walked past other people

[@lilaznkid4ever]

@@californiathroughmylens Thanks for the reassurance! Visiting next week hopefully assuming the fires and smoke is under control.

[@californiathroughmylens]

No problem. This was about a month ago, hopefully it is still like that when you visit

[@kathrynmercier4874]

SoCalifornia29 I wouldn’t worry too much about it. Lassen is the least visited National Park.

[@Khatoon170]

Bum pass hell near little spring valley 16acres hot Springs boiling mud pot part of mountain Hama main vent bum pass hell resulted of fissures tap volcanic heat cooling mass of andestie three miles below surface named after Kendall van hook bum pass cowboy and early settler who worked in lassen peak area in 1860o bumpass discovered geothermal features named on mining calm of area 1865 editor of red bluff independent news paper took trip to see local thin crust above scalding hot mud pot his leg was badly scaled and eventually had to be amputated area named in his honor brother in every place you visited I will insert information about for all subscribers to increase our cultural level it’s ok

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