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ModerateOut and Back
3.6 mi
Distance
984 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 38m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Imported descriptionBest panoramic views of Crater Lake from the 8,054-foot summit. See Wizard Island, Phantom Ship, and the entire caldera rim. Wildflowers in summer.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
Open
Updated Apr 19, 2026 — may be out of date
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Trail Details
- No dogs
- Route Type
- Out & Back
- Surface
- Rock
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:541-594-3000
- Address:Crater Lake National Park, 1 Sager Building · Crater Lake, OR · 97604
Best Seasons
Highlights
Complete lake panoramaWizard Island from abovePhantom Ship viewsSummit wildflowers
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Verified from National Park Service public trails dataset
Trail centerline: National Park Service public trails dataset. Source ↗
Hunt context
This trail crosses hunting units
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Oregon hunting page
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