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Discovery Point Trail

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

2.2 mi3.5 kmRound trip

≈351 ft≈107 mElevation gain

7,165 ft2,184 mHigh point

1 hr 20 minEstimated time

Easy1.1 mi / 1.8 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

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

Official listing: National Park Service, Discovery Point Trail

Trailhead: Dutton Creek

Off Rim Drive, near Chiloquin, OR

Coordinates: 42.91137, -122.14871

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Overview

Discovery Point Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.2 mi / 3.5 km near Chiloquin, OR. Expect about 351 ft / 107 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 7,165 ft / 2,184 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 20 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 7,044 ft / 2,147 m · high 7,152 ft / 2,180 m

Nearby

Dutton Creek TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Discovery PointViewpoint · 1 mi / 1.6 km
Garfield PeakPeak · 1.4 mi / 2.3 km
Wizard Island Summit TrailHiking trail · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km
Fumarole Bay TrailHiking trail · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km
Eagle CragsPeak · 1.8 mi / 3 km
Watchman Peak TrailHiking trail · 2 mi / 3.2 km
Mount MazamaPeak · 3 mi / 4.8 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.