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Garfield Peak Trail

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 4.3 (25)
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  2. OR
  3. …Southwest Oregon
  4. Crater Lake National Park
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“This trail leads from the Rim Village to sweeping views of the lake and peaks of the south Cascades. ”

Logan Jenott
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1.7

Miles

2.7

KM

Point to Point

8,053' 2,454 m

High

7,057' 2,151 m

Low

1,003' 306 m

Up

32' 10 m

Down

12%

Avg Grade (7°)

30%

Max Grade (17°)

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Features Lake · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly Although this trail climbs steeply, its short length and eye-popping views make it a popular route for families with older kids.

Snow covers this trail from autumn until early summer. Expect snow on upper portions of the trail until late July.

Description

With easy access from Crater Lake Lodge and the Rim Village, this popular trail heads east, up the ridge above Crater Lake's south shore. As you ascend the ridge, enjoy wildflowers and expansive views south to Crater Peak and beyond.

The trail turns north and climbs Garfield Peak's northwestern flank. Atop the ridge, the trail turns eastward again up to the summit. From here, soak in the panoramic view of the entire lake, Wizard Island, Phantom Ship and the high peaks of the south Cascades.

Flora & Fauna

The lower portion of the trail goes through fir and hemlock trees. As it ascends above the trees onto the rocky slope, look for marmots, pikas and alpine wildflowers.

Contacts

Land Manager: National Park Service - Crater Lake National Park

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Logan Jenott
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Trail Ratings

  4.3 from 25 votes

#2

in Crater Lake National Park

#292

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  4.3 from 25 votes
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#2

in Crater Lake National Park

#5

in Oregon

#292

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Alpine meadows blanket Mt. Mazama's south slope right up to the rim. Below, Phantom Ship rises from the impossibly blue waters of Crater Lake.
Jan 4, 2016 near Crater…, OR
Coming down from Garfield Peak
Sep 27, 2019 near Crater…, OR
Atop Garfield Peak, looking back down the trail.
Aug 4, 2020 near Crater…, OR
Admiring Wizard Island from the Garfield Peak Trail.
Dec 16, 2015 near Crater…, OR
A panoramic view of Crater Lake from the Garfield Peak trail.
Mar 30, 2022 near Crater…, OR
Higher up at Crater Lake you get to the snow.
May 10, 2021 near Crater…, OR

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Check-Ins

Jul 16, 2024
Tamra Sayler
App says moderate - sign at trailhead says strenuous. It was strenuous - check the grade percent. Took 2 hours up and back
Jun 21, 2024
Kaity W
Sep 11, 2023
Vincenzo Tropea
Jul 15, 2023
Dale Hilgendorf
Aug 26, 2022
Rob Cravens
Best hike I've done at Crater Lake NP. 3.7mi — 1h 38m
Aug 18, 2022
G Allen Daily
Aug 2, 2022
Tom H
Jul 31, 2022
Seamus Campbell
Lost phone, July 30th,2022 — 2h 30m

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