The Best Backpacking in Crater Lake

Why Go? Avoid the crowds in summer and have the entire 33 mile long rim and 21 square miles of beautiful Crater Lake to yourself. Sunrises and sunsets that will take your breath away; stars and a milky way you can get lost in for days. Expect solitude and beautiful scenery, nothing less. The 360 ...

Pacific Crest Trail and Alternate Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Crater Lake, Oregon.

Stuart Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Crater Lake, Oregon.

PCT: OR Section D - Highway 138 to Highway 58 (Willamette Pass) is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Crater Lake, Oregon.

The trail starts at 5200 feet and climbs through the forest for 1.6 miles to an opening with a great view off diamond lake and the beautiful and very recognizable Mt. Thielsen. There are several small outcropping here that make a perfect spot to stop and get out the backpacking stove for some mou...

The Trail begins at Mt. Thielsen Trailhead/Sno Park and takes you up through a vast forest of pines. As you ascend, Diamond Lake will slowly start to peak through. Continue straight at mile marker 1.6 and keep an eye out for Mt. Thielsen ahead. Just before entering Mount Thielsen Wilderness aroun...

Rogue Wolf Loop is a is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Butte Falls, Oregon.

Buckeye Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Tiller, Oregon.

Fish Lake, Cliff Lake, Buckeye Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Tiller, Oregon.

Trapper Lake via Cherry Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Fort Klamath, Oregon.

Maidu Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Idleyld Park, Oregon.

North Umpqua to Mount Thielsen Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Crater Lake, Oregon.

Starting at at elevation of 5250 feet, the trail climbs steadily from the trailhead for approximately 3.3 miles to pass at 6900 feet. From here you will come to a junction where going right will lead to Devils Peak and the PCT and going left (straight) will take down into the basin. If you starte...

Cowhorn Mountain is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Crescent, Oregon.

Twin Ponds Trail to Summit Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Butte Falls, Oregon.

Windy Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Crescent, Oregon.