National Park · California

Lassen Volcanic National Park

All four volcano types & bubbling hydrothermals

Lassen is a quieter Yellowstone of the West — steaming fumaroles, boiling mud pots, and a plug-dome volcano, with alpine lakes and far fewer crowds. Snow lingers, so it’s a summer-into-fall park.

What to see

The top things to see in Lassen Volcanic are Bumpass Hell, Lassen Peak Trail, Sulphur Works, Manzanita Lake. Start with bumpass hell hydrothermals if you only have one anchor, then use the rest of the list to shape a half-day or full-day route.

  • Bumpass Hell
  • Lassen Peak Trail
  • Sulphur Works
  • Manzanita Lake
  • Kings Creek Falls

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