The Best Hiking in Crater Lake

Wizard Island is located in the middle of Crater Lake National Park. In order to get out to there you have to book a tour through the commercial concierge. Tickets were fairly pricey, but included a full boat tour of Crater Lake, plus 3 hours on the island itself. Half the tour is before you reac...

Wizard Island Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Crater Lake, Oregon.

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

Crater is a short 20min drive up Highway 62 off of the 97. We were chasing sunset and caught the last glimmers of twilight. Just driving around the west rim is amazing. Pictures did absolutely no justice to this place, you have to see it with your own eyes...it's MASSIVE!!! Every small pull-off/p...

Dutton Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Crater Lake, Oregon.

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

Crater Lake is one of the most visited natural wonders in the U.S. Anyone who has gone will tell you, it strikes a magic chord. Where there was once the volcanic Mount Mazama, now sits the deepest lake in the States. It's brilliant blue color and incredible depth of clarity leaves visitors from a...

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 ...

Start your adventure behind the Steel Visitor Center, halfway between the Mazama Village entrance of Crater Lake National Park and the lake itself. It won't take long before you stumble upon the mystery that is the Lady of the Woods: a dazzling, intricate sculpted rock that experts are unsure whe...

Sun Notch Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Crater Lake, Oregon.

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

Crater Peak Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Crater Lake, Oregon.

Starting on the Crater Lake East Rim Drive near the Phantom Ship Overlook, take the Pinnacles Road 1.2 miles until you see the Plaikni Falls trailhead on your left.The Plaikni Falls trail is an easy 2.0 mile roundtrip hike through an old-growth forest to a waterfall.The first 3/4 of the trail is ...

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

Godfrey Glen Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers and good for all skill levels located near Chiloquin, Oregon.

Mazama Village to Rim Village at Crater Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Chiloquin, Oregon.