Oregon · Hiking

Union Peak Trail

2.4 mi
round trip
1,721 ft
climb
7,702 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Is Union Peak Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Crater Lake National Park. It doesn't name Union Peak Trail, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

  • Rim Drive and North Entrance Road are CLOSED for the Season.

    Park closure covering Crater Lake National Park · NPS · Crater Lake National Park

  • Cleetwood Cove Trail is CLOSED for Rehabilitation

    Park closure covering Crater Lake National Park · NPS · Crater Lake National Park

As of · Source: NPS · Crater Lake National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Union Peak Trail is a moderate out-and-back hike in Crater Lake National Park in Oregon, managed by the National Park Service. The trail is about 2.4 miles long, and the round trip climbs about 1,721 feet, with the high point at 7,702 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 2.2 miles, where the grade reaches 37 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 69°F with only about four wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the low 30s and rain on most days. The trail starts at a lower elevation of about 6,541 feet, and the climb is middle-heavy, with the steepest part near the middle of the route. Plan for about 2.5 hours for the round trip. Nearby, Pumice Flat Trail is about 1.9 miles away and Power Line Road about 2.3 miles. For an overnight stay, Crater Lake National Park Mazama Campground is about 3.6 miles off, and Huckleberry City Campground is about 7.6 miles away.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Union Peak Trail

    Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      33° / 20°

      18 wet

    2. Feb

      34° / 19°

      17 wet

    3. Mar

      36° / 20°

      18 wet

    4. Apr

      40° / 23°

      16 wet

    5. May

      49° / 29°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      57° / 34°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      69° / 41°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      69° / 42°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      63° / 37°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      51° / 30°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      38° / 23°

      16 wet

    12. Dec

      33° / 19°

      18 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Crater Lake Nps Hq, OR, 5 mi away at 6,485 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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Route details

Distance
2.4 mi round trip
Climbing
About 1,721 ft
Summit
7,702 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
About 1.5 hours

Questions about this route

How long is the Union Peak Trail on Union Peak?

About 2.4 mi round trip.

How much elevation gain is on the Union Peak Trail?

About 1,721 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Union Peak Trail?

It is rated moderate.

How long does the Union Peak Trail take?

About 1.5 hours round trip.

Conditions and forecast on Union Peak

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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