All Crater Lake trails
34 trails
1Garfield Peak TrailA steady climb earns broad views from Crater Lake’s rim.
2Watchman Peak TrailA short climb to a 1930s lookout above Wizard Island
3Mount Scott TrailClimb for the park’s only full-lake view.
4Cleetwood Cove TrailA rare walk to the water, with a serious climb back out.
5Wizard Island Summit TrailA steep volcanic climb to a crater above the lake.
6Sun Notch TrailA short loop through a pumice meadow to Phantom Ship.
7Plaikni Falls TrailA gentle forest walk to a waterfall, with a brief final climb.
8Discovery Point TrailWizard Island keeps appearing through the wind-shaped rim forest.
9The Pinnacles TrailAn easy path to a close-up look at volcanic chimneys.
10Rim TrailWizard Island shifts position as you follow the western rim.
11Boundary Springs TrailFollow the Rogue to its cool, mossy spring source.
12Crater Peak TrailA forested climb to a volcanic summit above the Klamath Basin.
13Castle Crest TrailA short loop around a spring-fed wildflower meadow.
14Union Peak TrailA long forest walk ends on a narrow summit with wide views.
15Fumarole Bay TrailA rocky Wizard Island shore walk to a clear, shallow bay.
16Godfrey Glen TrailA short, accessible loop with canyon views and volcanic spires.
17Annie Creek Canyon TrailA short loop into a deep canyon beside Annie Creek.
18Lady of the Woods TrailA short history loop to a weathered forest carving.
19Stuart Falls via Pumice Flat TrailA long walk from Pumice Flat reaches a waterfall beyond the park.
20Raven TrailA marked winter climb to the caldera rim.
21Dutton/Lightning LoopA long forest loop earns its lake view at the west rim.
22Lightning Spring TrailA spring breaks up the long descent from the rim.
23Grayback RoadA broad, quiet forest walk along an old rim road
24Dutton Creek TrailA steep forest descent to Dutton Creek and the Pacific Crest Trail.
25Pacific Crest TrailA 33-mile crossing through pumice, forest, and open burn.
26Large PCT LoopA 30-mile PCT loop from Mazama with long rim-side views.
27Small PCT LoopRim views and remote PCT miles make this a real loop.
28Pumice Flat TrailA shaded climb opens onto pumice flats and a broad meadow.
29Bald Crater Loop TrailA 20-mile PCT approach to a rolling loop and fragile wetland.
30Union Peak and Stuart Falls TrailA long PCT hike pairs a rocky summit with a backcountry waterfall.
31Red Cone TrailA long, exposed walk through burned ground north of Red Cone.
32Hemlock LoopA marked winter loop through hemlock forest with Garfield Peak views.
33Annie Spring TrailA spring-side walk with an optional PCT extension.
34Bert Creek TrailA four-mile forest out-and-back to Bald Crater Loop.
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Crater Lake Tour Guide
Crater Lake, narrated.
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Crater Lake National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
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Watchman Overlook and the Summit0:00 / 0:30
“You're approaching Watchman Overlook, an easy stop for a clear view of Wizard Island without a summit climb. The paved viewing area is beside the parking lot, so I'd stop here even if you're keeping the walking short.”
Plays as you drive up to Watchman Overlook in the Parkwolf Crater Lake Tour Guide.
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