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Trails and Hiking at Crater Lake National ParkWith 100 miles of hiking trails, Crater Lake National Park's backcountry offers many opportunities for solitude and exploration. Preservation and enjoyment of the backcountry depends on your careful and considerate use. Trail Time Difficulty Distance Elev. Gain Anderson Bluff Trail - moderate 4.7 miles 43 feet Annie Creek Canyon Trail 1.25 hours moderate 1.7 mile loop - Annie Spring Cutoff Trail - moderate .65 miles - Bald Crater Loop Trail - moderate 13.9 mile loop - Bert Creek Trail - moderate 1.3 miles 100 feet Boundary Springs Trail 2.5 hours moderate 2.5 miles 105 feet Castle Crest Wildflower Garden Trail 30 minutes easy .4 mile loop 100 feet Cleetwood Cove Trail 1 hour strenuous 1.1 miles 700 feet Crater Peak Trail 3.5 hours strenuous 2.68 miles 665 feet Discovery Point Trail 1 hour easy 1.3 miles 100 feet Dutton Creek Trail - moderate 2.5 miles 1,010 feet Fumarole Bay Trail 1 hour easy .7 miles 35 feet Garfield Peak Trail 2.5 hours difficult 1.7 miles 1,010 feet Godfrey Glen Trail 30 minutes easy 1 mile loop 50 feet Lightning Spring Trail - moderate 4 miles 1,240 feet Mount Scott Trail 3 hours difficult 2.5 miles 1,280 feet Pacific Crest Trail - - - - Park Headquarters Historic Trail 30 minutes easy .3 miles 100 feet Pinnacles Valley Trail 30 minutes easy .6 mile 10 feet Pumice Flat Trail - moderate 2.7 miles 511 feet Stuart Falls Trail - moderate 3.8 miles 1,200 feet Sun Notch Viewpoint Trail 25 minutes moderate .5 miles 115 feet Union Peak Trail 5 to 6 hours moderate 2 miles 980 feet Watchman Peak Trail 1 hour moderate .7 miles 225 feet Wizard Island Summit Trail 1 hour moderate .9 mile 710 feet View Hiking Trails of Crater Lake National Park in a larger map Please remember to practice "leave no trace outdoor ethics" when you are out on Crater Lake National Park's trails...and have fun!
With 100 miles of hiking trails, Crater Lake National Park's backcountry offers many opportunities for solitude and exploration. Preservation and enjoyment of the backcountry depends on your careful and considerate use.
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Please remember to practice "leave no trace outdoor ethics" when you are out on Crater Lake National Park's trails...and have fun!
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