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Cold Boiling Lake and Crumbaugh Lake Trail
Check out the rising gas bubbles and flora and fauna along the shores of Cold Boiling Lake.
Plan Around Cold Boiling Lake and Crumbaugh Lake Trail
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Cold Boiling Lake and Crumbaugh Lake Trail Details
Cold Boiling Lake and Crumbaugh Lake are located on the same trail. It is .8 miles to Cold Boiling Lake, one way, and 1.3 miles to Crumbaugh Lake, one way. If hikers prefer to hike further, they can continue on the trail towards Mill Creek Falls (3 miles) or all the way to the Southwest Campground (4.6 miles). This trail is a great option for those looking for an easy half-day hike (or less, since you can choose to turn around whenever you like). Start at the Kings Creek Picnic Area; a fairly level trail takes hikers to Cold Boiling Lake. The lake is named for the gas bubbles that are continually rising at points along the shore. Descend to get to Crumbaugh Lake, then continue on to Mill Creek Falls if you wish or to the Southwest Campground. This is one of the less-traveled trails in Lassen, which makes it ideal for viewing wildlife. Terrain is mostly flat to Crumbaugh Lake, then downhill 800 feet to Mill Creek Falls, and uphill 250 feet to Southwest Campground.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
1.3 miles
Estimated time
3 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Cold Boiling Lake and Crumbaugh Lake Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Cold Boiling Lake and Crumbaugh Lake Trail
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0.2 mi away
Kings Creek Picnic Area
A scenic picnic area with restrooms.
0.8 mi away
Kings Creek Falls Trail
A three-mile round-trip hike to a roaring waterfall.
1.2 mi away
Terrace, Shadow, and Cliff Lakes Trails
A moderate day hike that will take you up into an alpine lake basin.
1.5 mi away
Bumpass Hell
This 16-acre area in Lesson Volcanic National Park is a bubbling and hissy landscape of boiling hot springs.
1.9 mi away
Lake Helen
A must-see glacial lake located at the base of Lassen Peak.
