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CRATER LAKE
LOCATION:  Southwest Oregon
HIKE STARTS:  Highway 62
HIKE ENDS:  Duncan Creek Trail Jct
TOTAL DISTANCE:  4.2 Miles
HIKE TYPE:  In and Out, Backtrack Hike
HIKE DIFFICULTY:  Moderate
TRAILS USED:  Pacific Crest Trail
TRAIL TRAFFIC:  Light to Heavy
TRIP TYPE:  Day Hike
MANAGEMENT:  Crater Lake NP

HIGHLIGHTS:  For generations, Crater Lake has been a place of beauty and mystery. It is widely known for its intense blue color and spectacular views. During summer, visitors navigate the Rim Drive around the lake, enjoy boat tours on the lake surface, stay in the historic Crater Lake Lodge, camp at Mazama Village, or hike some of the park's various trails including Mt. Scott at 8,929 ft.  The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) passes near the lake and the 400 mile stretch from Mount Hood to Crater Lake is the oldest section of the Pacific Crest Trail. The idea for a trail on the west coast was first proposed in the 1920s, but it was not until 1972 that all 2,638 miles of the trail were completed and hiked for the first time. We day-hiked this area during our visit but there are plenty of opportunities for overnight backcountry hikes as well.

MORE DETAILS

bullet click to see trail photos from this hike:  July 22, 1996
bullet click to view a detailed trip report:  July 22, 1996* (password required)
bullet click to view maps:  area map, detailed map, park map, profile map
bullet click for more information on the Pacific Crest Trail*
bulletnote, the * indicates these items are not linked but coming soon


 
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