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Crater Peak Trail

Hiking trail · Crater Lake / Southern Cascades · Trailhead near Chiloquin, OR

6.5 mi10.4 kmRound trip

≈1,093 ft≈333 mElevation gain

7,221 ft2,201 mHigh point

3 hr 23 minEstimated time

ModerateOut and back to Crater Peak. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

3.2 mi (5.2 km) to Crater Peak

Pass: National park entry (based on the land the trailhead is on)

Official listing: National Park Service, Crater Peak Trail

Trailhead: Crater Peak

Off Grayback Road, near Chiloquin, OR

Coordinates: 42.88222, -122.09760

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Overview

Crater Peak Trail is a round-trip hike of 6.5 mi / 10.4 km near Chiloquin, OR. Expect about 1,093 ft / 333 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 7,221 ft / 2,201 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr 23 min. High-elevation trail, usually snow-free from mid-July into October. Before then, expect snow and possible avalanche danger.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 6,486 ft / 1,977 m · high 7,215 ft / 2,199 m

Nearby

Applegate PeakPeak · 1.3 mi / 2.1 km
Eagle CragsPeak · 1.6 mi / 2.6 km
Garfield PeakPeak · 2 mi / 3.2 km
Crater PeakPeak · 2.3 mi / 3.8 km
Duwee FallsWaterfall · 2.8 mi / 4.5 km
Lost Creek CampgroundCampground · 3 mi / 4.8 km
Munson PointPeak · 3.1 mi / 4.9 km
Plaikni FallsWaterfall · 3.1 mi / 5 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: National Park Service.
Pass: based on the protected area that contains the trailhead.