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ModerateOut and Back
Crater Lake National Park/Oregon

Garfield Peak Trail

Prospect, Oregon

3.6 mi

Distance

984 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 38m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description
Best 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Updated Apr 19, 2026 — may be out of date

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Hazards & Warnings

Wildlife encountersChanging weatherSevere exposureSteep drop-offsUneven terrain

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Rock

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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  • Operator:541-594-3000
  • Address:Crater Lake National Park, 1 Sager Building · Crater Lake, OR · 97604
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Jun 21, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

Best Seasons

Summer

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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