King's Creek to Bumpass Hell [August 19, 2014]

Advertisement: Traverse the backside of Bumpass Mountain to get to Bumpass Hell to see colorful volcanic features.

Rounding Bumpass Mountain

Volcanic features and weird polarizer effects

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Difficulty: 9 miles, 300 feet

Preparation: None. Watch for bears. Observe the signs, stay on the boardwalk, and don't fall into boiling suphur.

Summary: Bumpass Hell is a short walk from a parking lot, but this route gives you a tour of the park, traversing the backside of Bumpass Mountain. 4/5

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