Lake Helen is a glacial tarn situated at approximately 8,200 feet in Lassen Volcanic National Park, in Northern California. Located south of Lassen Peak and west of Bumpass Mountain, the lake lies along Highway 89 and is visible from the road. Named after Helen Tanner Brodt, the first white woman to summit Lassen Peak in 1864, it remains frozen and snow-covered for most of the year due to its high elevation.

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1. Basin Overlook – Bumpass Hell Boardwalk loop from Ski Heil Peak

13.4km

04:02

420m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Lake Helen – Sulphur Works loop from Sulphur Works Mudpot

16.2km

04:36

380m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Bumpass Hell Trailhead – Lake Helen loop from Ski Heil Peak

4.25km

01:12

90m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 2,490 m

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Location: Shasta County, California, United States

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Lake Helen

1. Basin Overlook – Bumpass Hell Boardwalk loop from Ski Heil Peak

2. Lake Helen – Sulphur Works loop from Sulphur Works Mudpot

3. Bumpass Hell Trailhead – Lake Helen loop from Ski Heil Peak

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