Bumpass Hell - Land of Colors

Trail Thoughts and Musings

The trail reaches the bottom of the basin in which Bumpass Hell lies. It is a barren but colorful place. Only specialized plants such as the Bog Kalmia and pink heather can survive. Look for yellow and yellow-orange deposits around the area. The bright, pure yellow deposits are pure sulfur while the yellow-orange are varieties of sulfates. Do not stray from the boardwalks that have been provide. Serious injuries occur every year to visitors who stray off the trails.