United States Oregon

Watchman Peak Trail, Crater Lake

A scenic hiking trail leading to a fire lookout with panoramic views of a deep blue lake and volcanic landscapes in a U.S. National Park.

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This 1.7-mile round-trip, moderate hike gains 400 feet up to Watchman Peak, a beautiful spot along the rim of Crater Lake. Located on the west side of the park, the sun sets to your back, lighting up the sky over the lake with a cotton candy appearance. It gets windy at the summit in the evening so bring a jacket!

nicolejordan 2 years ago