Lassen Volcanic National Park Multi Year Rehabilitation Project at Bumpass Hell Ready For Unveiling
MINERAL, CA – Lassen Volcanic National Park plans to re-open the Bumpass Hell Trail September 13, following the partial completion of a multi-year trail rehabilitation project.
“We look forward to welcoming hikers on the newly rehabilitated Bumpass Hell Trail,” said Superintendent Jim Richardson. “The trail improvements enhance both the hiking experience and the condition of the historic trail.”
The re-opening follows completion of improvements on the 1.5-mile trail between Bumpass Hell parking area and Bumpass Hell basin. The resulting trail is wider, smoother, and better designed to withstand erosion. The trail provides the shortest route to Bumpass Hell basin and the recently reconstructed boardwalk.
Lassen Trail Crew member John carries recycled plastic lumber for the new boardwalk construction in Bumpass Hell Basin for the Bumpass Hell Trail and Basin Rehabilitation Project. 
Steam rises alongside the newly constructed Bumpass Hell boardwalk for the Bumpass Hell Trail and Basin Rehabilitation Project. 
TRail Map courtesy NPS 
A section of the Bumpass Hell Trail following installation of rock retaining walls and gravel fill to improve trail tread.
Hikers will see continuing rehabilitation efforts along the trail and within the basin. This includes restoration of an alternative 0.2-mile basin access trail and overlook enhancement. The second basin trail will remain closed until construction is complete and access to overlooks may be limited.
Lassen Volcanic began the multi-year project to rehabilitate the Bumpass Hell Trail and boardwalk in 2018. The purpose of project is to ease maintenance for the Bumpass Hell Trail and boardwalk, while preserving natural and historic resources, improving interpretive opportunities, and accommodating high visitor use to and within the Bumpass Hell Basin.
All images courtesy of NPS
