12
Nearby Trails
12
Activities
12
Campgrounds
About Crater Lake Trailhead
The Crater Lake Trailhead provides access to Crater Lake and the Rock Creek Trail from Forest Road 113 approximately 2 miles north of Deep Creek Campground. It is located in the Snowy Range and is managed by the Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District.
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Crater Lake Trailhead
Sun & Moon
1:00 PM
Sunrise
6:56 PM
Solar Noon
12:52 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 1:37 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 12:15 AM
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Waning Gibbous
91% illuminated
Live11h 51m of daylight
Crater Lake Trailhead
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LiveJun 1 – Sep 30 · Based on historical averages
Crater Lake Trailhead
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Off Season
September — September conditions
LivePrime season: June – August
Nearby Trails
Crater Lake Trail
moderate · 3.79 mi · 229 ft gain
Rock Creek Trail
hard · 21.65 mi · 2505 ft gain
Sheep Lake Trail
hard · 17.58 mi · 909 ft gain
Lookout Mountain Trail
moderate · 5.69 mi · 819 ft gain
Stud Creek Trail
easy · 1.02 mi · 16 ft gain
Trail Creek
hard · 7.13 mi · 958 ft gain
Deep Lake
easy · 5.43 mi · 690 ft gain
Shelf Lakes Trail
easy · 2.65 mi · 102 ft gain
Things to Do
Crater Lake Trail
hiking · Crater Lake Trail
Deep Creek Campground
Deep Creek Campground
Rock Creek Trail
hiking · Rock Creek Trail
Sheep Lake Trailhead
McFadden
Sheep Lake Trail
hiking · Sheep Lake Trail
Lookout Mountain Trail
hiking · Lookout Mountain Trail
Stud Creek Trail
hiking · Stud Creek Trail
Jeff Lake
McFadden
Campgrounds & Shelters
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