Crater Lake National Park, National park in southern Oregon, United States.
Description
Crater Lake National Park is a protected area in the southern Cascades of Oregon, centered on a water-filled caldera. Cliffs of dark rock surround the basin and rise up to 2000 feet (610 m) above the water level, while the water itself displays a deep blue color.
History
Mount Mazama erupted around 7700 years ago, leaving a deep depression that filled with precipitation. The park was officially designated in 1902 and has protected the landscape since then.
Culture
For Klamath communities in the area, this place carries deeper meaning that appears in oral accounts and spiritual gatherings. Visitors notice this connection through signs along the trails and at the visitor center.
Practical
The Cleetwood Cove Trail is the only path down to the lake shore, covering a 700-foot (210 m) descent over roughly 1.1 miles (1.8 km). The downward walk typically takes 30 to 45 minutes, with the return climb taking longer due to the elevation gain.
Did you know?
No river flows in or out of the lake, so the water comes exclusively from rain and snow. This closed supply keeps the water remarkably clear and pure.
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Old Man of the Lake
5.8 km
Mount Mazama
4.6 km
Crater Lake Lodge
655 m
Mount Scott
10.8 km
Rim Drive
4 km
Rim Village Historic District
442 m
Watchman Lookout Station
4 km
Union Peak
10.9 km
Sinnott Memorial Observation Station
421 m
Comfort Station No. 72
115 m
Crater Lake Superintendent's Residence
1.6 km
Comfort Station No. 68
213 m
Munson Valley Historic District
2 km
Plaikni Falls
8.1 kmAnnie Falls
10.9 kmLlao Rock
6.8 kmDuwee Falls
5.3 km
Rim Drive Historic District
4 km
Castle Crest Wildflower Trail
2.1 km
Administration Building
2 km
Rim Visitor Center
388 mCommunity House
271 m
Watchman Peak Trail
4 km
Steel Visitor Center
2 km
Mount Scott Trail
10.2 km
Watchman Overlook
4.1 kmPalisades
9.2 kmHamaker Bluff
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