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# Chaos Crags and Jumbles

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## Visit Chaos Crags and Jumbles

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#### Fascinating volcanic rocks suggest an enormous debris avalanche shook the area just a few centuries ago. Swim in the lake and hike around the mountains.

Chaos Crags and Jumbles consists of a vast set of lava domes and the remnants of a rock avalanche that flattened everything beneath it 340 years ago. Chaos Jumbles today features colorful lava rocks and different types of intriguing geological formations. Notice how the forest grows sparser on the rocky basin at the foot of the mountains.

Admire the stunning views of Chaos Crags, with the Jumbles making up the foreground. As you approach the volcanic domes, look for the pink oxidized rocks of the Jumbles between the stunted coniferous trees making up the Dwarf Forest.

The geological avalanche here dispersed rocks up to a distance of 2 miles (3 kilometers) and helped to form the nearby Manzanita Lake by blocking the stream and flooding the basin. Spot the darker patches on the rocks, indicating two different streams of magma were mixed in previous eruptions.

Embark on the 4-mile (6-kilometer) Chaos Crags Trail. The path meanders around the rocks and reaches the lake. Hike around the base of the Chaos Crags lava domes, which were pushed from the earth more than 1,000 years ago. Rent kayaks and cabins near the lake and go swimming in the brisk water. Sleep beneath the stars in the campground and snap photos of the tip of Lassen Peak.

Learn about the fascinating natural history of this region on a ranger-led tour. The park contains examples of lava plateaus, cinder cones and hot springs, among other geological formations. What makes the park exceptional is how relatively recently its terrain was shaped, with natural structures dating back just a few thousand years.

Find Chaos Crags and Jumbles in the heart of Lassen Volcanic National Park, about 40 miles (64 kilometers) north of Mill Creek. Drive from Mill Creek in 1 to 2 hours, depending on seasonal road access. Visit some of the neighboring attractions, such as Manzanita Lake, Lassen Peak and Prospect Peak.

## Plan a trip to see Chaos Crags and Jumbles

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###  The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios

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London (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,546 reviews)

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13 Apr - 18 Apr

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London (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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### Popular places to visit

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#### Loomis Museum

Photos displayed in this historic museum provide a window into the park’s appearance during the tumultuous eruptions and rock avalanches of the early 1900s.

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#### Manzanita Lake

Watch mountain peaks reflected in calm water and enjoy recreational activities, such as canoeing and hiking, at this picturesque lake.

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#### Devastated Area

Boulders and lava were strewn across this forested valley during a 1915 volcanic eruption. Today enjoy its leisurely trail with audio exhibits.

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#### Lassen Peak Trail

Notice the rotten egg smell as you perch over the dome at the end of a trail that loops around the Cascade Range’s southernmost active volcano.

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#### Emerald Lake

Hike the scenic trail connecting the larger Lake Helen to this charming basin, which is cold for much of the year and sometimes covered in ice.

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#### Lake Helen

Lassen Peak, Bumpass Mountain and Ski Heil Peak are among the rocky behemoths that frame the deep blue water of this scenic lake.

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