Lassen Volcanic National Park

Posted on 15/09/2012 under Canada

After the Redwoods my next stop was Redding, close to the Lassen Volcanic national park. I arrived late but was glad to see there was a barbecue restaurant not far away. I also went to see the Sundial Bridge, a glass bridge suspended from a single arm which was magnificent lit up at night. A nice end to a long day. I headed to the park early, Lassen Peak is the most known hike in the park but was closed for maintenance. Therefore my goal to hike Brokeoff Mountain, which I hear is the most strenuous hike in the park but with the biggest rewards. The hike was not too tough but the views were not a letdown by any means. I also overtook quiet a few groups on the way up and enjoyed speaking to other hikers. The parks website said this was a full day, 7 hour hike. I managed to get up and down with a half hour lunch break on top in 3.5! Being back at the car early I decided to head to Bumpass Hell which is a short hike to a geothermal hotspot, where steam and boiling water flows all around. I also found out that a volcano here erupted as recently as 1914 which had a huge affect on the area. Not wanting to stop I hiked on to Cold Boiling Lake which is a cold water lake that bubbles as gasses escape from below. I was pretty beat as I returned to the car, having walked 13.8 miles of hills.

7 thoughts on "Lassen Volcanic National Park"

  1. Charles says:
    October 22, 2012 at 11:24 pm

    What’s on the plate? Looks kinda gross.

  2. Joe says:
    October 21, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    Hi Susie, Oliver, Shira and Miriam it was great meeting you too! It was a great day to be on the mountain and appreciate the views. It’s a shame you ran out of time but i’m sure you got to soak it all in. Sometimes I like to take my time and sometimes I like to go turbo. As i’m sure you gathered you caught me on a turbo day! All the best and thanks for leaving a comment, it’s nice to hear from you. Joe

  3. Shira Kammen says:
    October 20, 2012 at 11:01 pm

    Hey Joe! I was one of the hikers you encountered on the way up Brokeoff Mt – with 3 other folks – hope the rest of your trip was wonderful! Best from California, Shira

  4. Susie Oliver Shira and Miriam says:
    October 20, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    We enjoyed the Brokeoff hike with meeting you, as you zipped past us as we gasped for breath! and as you came down, while we were still struggling to get up there. We didn’t get to the very top, because we knew we could run out of daylight. Wonderful web site to enjoy the photos you took and see what you do!

  5. Jessica A. Hawes says:
    September 17, 2012 at 6:15 am

    Enjoying your blog and pics. I like the beard too! As for your Welshness – don’t forget that your Great Grandmother (my Mother) was all Welsh so you can’t escape your ancestry. Mind how you go. love, Grandma’

  6. Joe says:
    September 16, 2012 at 6:33 pm

    Haha yeah I gave it a trim before I left a couple of weeks ago but it’s still there! Still not used to it though.

  7. Richard says:
    September 16, 2012 at 10:26 am

    I’m glad to see you’re still rockin’ the beard.