Official Crater Lake Hiking Guide – 2 Day Itinerary

Hiking – Day 2

Day 1 offered the chance to see the highest and the lowest points in Crater Lake National Park. Cleetwood Cove trail went to shore, and Mount Scott went to the skies.

On Day 2, there is another absolutely full day of adventure, complete with the opportunity to see the 2 awesome islands in Crater Lake!

a photo of Crater Lake showing how blue the lake is. Also on the lake is a perfect reflection of the surrounding landscape
Reflections at Crater Lake

Crater Lake was formed when Mount Mazama (previously one of the tallest peaks in Oregon) collapsed into a huge caldera. Over time, rain and snow accumulated in the caldera and began to form a lake. Over thousands of years, the lake grew taller and taller from that snow and rain.

To this day, there are no creeks or rivers that flow into or out of Crater Lake. All of the water in the lake came there from precipitation, and stays for good. The lake owes its status as the clearest lake on earth to that fact, because none of the water ever moves! Therefore, no extra dirt or sediment makes its way into the lake, which happens with creek-fed lakes.

A panorama of Crater Lake on a crystal clear day. The lake is bright blue and theres a a light dusting of snow on the surrounding landscape.
Crater Lake National Park

Garfield Peak

Garfield Peak is hike number 1 on day number 2. This hike will be a bit shorter and less high than Mount Scott, however there is perhaps a better view of the lake at Garfield Peak. Whereas Mount Scott is set a ways back from the lake, Garfield Peak is situated almost right on top of the lake.

On the way to Garfield Peak, and on top of the peak, you’ll be able to see Phantom Ship Island. Why is this named Phantom Ship Island? Well, because it looks just like a ship! Of course no ships have ever sailed on Crater Lake, as there would be no place to go, however this is still an awesome island to view on your tour of the National Park.

A close up view of Phantom Ship Island which is located in the middle of Crater Lake. It's a small island that is shaped like a ship
Phantom Ship Island in Crater Lake

From atop Garfield Peak, you will be looking right out on top of Crater Lake, and from this vantage point the lake is a deep blue color. The hike is 1.7 miles each way, and about 1,000 feet up in elevation, and the view is SO worth the hike.

Also, since this hike begins and ends at Crater Lake Lodge, you can grab breakfast or a nice coffee at the lodge before or after your hike! Talk about a great way to begin a day. You’ll have a yummy breakfast, a great hike, and an absolutely jaw-dropping view of one of the world’s most beautiful lakes. Sign us up!

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Crater Lake Hiking Garfield Peak

Garfield Peak Hike Details

  • Distance: 3.4 miles out & back
  • Elevation Gain: 1,000 feet
  • Trailhead: Crater Lake Lodge

Discovery Point

Discovery Point is stop number 2 on Day 2, and this place can either be an adventure or just a stop. When we visited Discovery Point, we treated it as an awesome pull-out where we could sit and enjoy the stupendous view of Crater Lake.

However, if you’d like to, there is a trail from Discovery Point that takes you on a trail along the crest overlooking the lake. The trail is relatively flat and easy, and you can go as long as you’d like to, up to 4 miles. We recommend taking a nice easy stroll, and then returning to your vehicle to head to the Watchman Peak.

Crater lake and the surrounding mountains with a fresh dusting of snow on them.
Crater Lake Hiking

Discovery Point Hike Details

  • Distance: Up to 4 miles
  • Elevation Gain: Up to 920 feet
  • Trailhead: Discovery Point Trailhead

Watchman Peak

The Watchman Peak is the final hike on our Crater Lake hiking guide, and this one is absolutely stunning. On a few of the other hikes we’ve done, you will have a view of Wizard Island, the largest and most magnificent of Crater Lake’s 2 islands, however the view from Watchman Peak is by far the best.

The Watchman Peak hike is under 1 mile each way and is less than 400 feet of elevation gain, however the peak is called the Watchman Peak for a reason.

A close up shot of wizard Island which is an island in the middle of Crater Lake
Wizard Island – Crater Lake Hiking Guide

You can see everything from this point. The lake spreads before you beautifully and the mountain backdrop of Mount Scott and the surrounding landscape make for a beautiful watercolor painting.

Wizard Island, the last remnant of the volcano that was Mount Mazama (before the volcano collapsed into the caldera that is now Crater Lake) is an awesome island surrounded by the deep blue of the lake. You can take a tour out to the lake via boat, however we think the best view is right here at Watchman Peak.

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Wizard Island from Watchman Peak

Watchman Peak Hike Details

  • Distance: 1.6 miles out & back
  • Elevation Gain: 390 feet
  • Trailhead: Watchman Peak Trailhead

Crater Lake Camping

Camping at Crater Lake is one of the best ways to get out into nature and experience the park. If you’d like, there are many great options for campground inside the National Park. However, we recommend getting further out into nature and really experiencing the natural beauty of Oregon.

We love to find free campsites everywhere we go, for 2 reasons. First off, because they are free, and we live on an extremely tight budget. Second, these free campsites typically are deeper into nature, and offer the chance to see places the crowds often miss.

A view from our free campsite near Crater Lake National Park
Surrounding Crater Lake Landscape in Oregon

In Oregon, right outside Crater Lake, we were able to find some incredible sites on iOverlander. For more free camping secrets all across North America, check out this article.

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Crater Lake National Park is one of the most unique and incredible sites in the world. The lake itself is the clearest in the world AND the deepest in the United States! Add in the fact that there are tons of awesome mountains and hiking trails all around the lake, and you get an incredible adventure destination!

We are bringing you a 2 day Crater Lake hiking guide to see all of the awesome sites in the park. Mount Scott, Cleetwood Cove, Garfield Peak & more, let’s get to it!

If you’d like to watch and read about Crater Lake, check out our video vlog on our time to Crater Lake. We had a blast hiking, camping, and exploring, and we are 100% sure you will too!

standing at a lookout over Crater Lake with an amazing view of Wizard Island
Hiking Crater Lake – Wizard Island

Hiking – Day 1

Day 1 in Crater Lake is going to be a SUPER fun adventure. You’ll see Crater Lake from the shore, and from above. You’ll see a fantastic panorama of the entire National Park, and you’ll have the opportunity to do a cannonball into the pristine clear waters of Crater Lake! You could even try and go fishing if you’d like to!

On your way into the park, depending on where you are coming from, you may be driving by the Crater Lake National Park visitor center. If so, we recommend you stop there and have a talk with the rangers. They are super knowledgeable, and will be able to guide you in the right direction if there are any trails closed or anything like that.

Also, there is a 30 minute video on the history of the park that was fascinating to see, and gave a new perspective to the park that we were able to see in reality on our hikes.

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Awesome Views at Crater Lake

Cleetwood Cove

Cleetwood Cove is the very first hike on our Crater Lake itinerary, and it is a special one. The Cleetwood Cove trail is the only chance to get up close and personal with Crater Lake, as it is the only trail down to the shore.

Rim Drive, the road that encircles the lake, is typically a few hundred feet above Crater Lake itself. This offers stupendous views of the lakes and the mountains in the background, however it means that there is only 1 way down to the lake, and that is on the Cleetwood Cove trail.

At the bottom of Cleetwood Cove hike in Crater Lake National Park. Here you can see how clear and blue the lake is as you stand at the lakeshore.
Cleetwood Cove in Crater Lake

The trail itself is pretty much just 1 mile or so of switchbacks going down to the lake. The hike is super easy on the way there, however remember that what goes up must come down (in this case what goes down must come up). The hike back to your vehicle will be 1 mile of switchbacks climbing up over 500 feet.

At the conclusion of the Cleetwood Cove trail is a chance to swim in Crater Lake! Bring a swimsuit in case you’d like to dive on in, but be prepared for the cold reality that is this alpine lake. Even during the heat of the Summer, the water temperature will be in the 50s (maybe even the 60s) degrees Fahrenheit.

The beauty of Crater Lake is apparent on the Cleetwood Cove trail. At the base of the lake, you’ll see up close and personal how clear and pure the lake really is. As the clearest lake in the world, it really is almost as if the lake is made of glass, you can see right through it!

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Crater Lake Hiking to Cleetwood Cove

Cleetwood Cove Hike Details

  • Distance: 2.1 miles out & back
  • Elevation Gain: 620 feet
  • Trailhead: Cleetwood Cove Trailhead

Mount Scott

Since Cleetwood Cove took us to the bottom of Crater Lake, it is now time to see the lake from above at Mount Scott. Mount Scott is the highest peak in all of Crater Lake National Park, and offers the chance to see a full panorama of the entire landscape.

The Mount Scott hike is relatively short, just over 2 miles each way, however the elevation gain is over 1,000 feet. Therefore, you should take your time and enjoy the view along the way. In fact, pack a picnic along and enjoy your lunch on Mount Scott!

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Crater Lake from the Mount Scott Peak

In addition to a picnic, you’ll also want to bring a camera along. From Mount Scott you’ll have a bird’s eye view of Crater Lake and the surrounding landscape, which is one of the most incredible views your eyes can see. Take a few pictures at the top so that you’ll be able to show friends just how blue and beautiful this lake really is.

Mount Scott Hike Details

  • Distance: 4.2 miles out & back
  • Elevation Gain: 1,250 feet
  • Trailhead: Mount Scott Trailhead

Hiking – Day 2

Day 1 offered the chance to see the highest and the lowest points in Crater Lake National Park. Cleetwood Cove trail went to shore, and Mount Scott went to the skies.

On Day 2, there is another absolutely full day of adventure, complete with the opportunity to see the 2 awesome islands in Crater Lake!

a photo of Crater Lake showing how blue the lake is. Also on the lake is a perfect reflection of the surrounding landscape
Reflections at Crater Lake

Crater Lake was formed when Mount Mazama (previously one of the tallest peaks in Oregon) collapsed into a huge caldera. Over time, rain and snow accumulated in the caldera and began to form a lake. Over thousands of years, the lake grew taller and taller from that snow and rain.

To this day, there are no creeks or rivers that flow into or out of Crater Lake. All of the water in the lake came there from precipitation, and stays for good. The lake owes its status as the clearest lake on earth to that fact, because none of the water ever moves! Therefore, no extra dirt or sediment makes its way into the lake, which happens with creek-fed lakes.

A panorama of Crater Lake on a crystal clear day. The lake is bright blue and theres a a light dusting of snow on the surrounding landscape.
Crater Lake National Park

Garfield Peak

Garfield Peak is hike number 1 on day number 2. This hike will be a bit shorter and less high than Mount Scott, however there is perhaps a better view of the lake at Garfield Peak. Whereas Mount Scott is set a ways back from the lake, Garfield Peak is situated almost right on top of the lake.

On the way to Garfield Peak, and on top of the peak, you’ll be able to see Phantom Ship Island. Why is this named Phantom Ship Island? Well, because it looks just like a ship! Of course no ships have ever sailed on Crater Lake, as there would be no place to go, however this is still an awesome island to view on your tour of the National Park.

A close up view of Phantom Ship Island which is located in the middle of Crater Lake. It's a small island that is shaped like a ship
Phantom Ship Island in Crater Lake

From atop Garfield Peak, you will be looking right out on top of Crater Lake, and from this vantage point the lake is a deep blue color. The hike is 1.7 miles each way, and about 1,000 feet up in elevation, and the view is SO worth the hike.

Also, since this hike begins and ends at Crater Lake Lodge, you can grab breakfast or a nice coffee at the lodge before or after your hike! Talk about a great way to begin a day. You’ll have a yummy breakfast, a great hike, and an absolutely jaw-dropping view of one of the world’s most beautiful lakes. Sign us up!

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Crater Lake Hiking Garfield Peak

Garfield Peak Hike Details

  • Distance: 3.4 miles out & back
  • Elevation Gain: 1,000 feet
  • Trailhead: Crater Lake Lodge

Discovery Point

Discovery Point is stop number 2 on Day 2, and this place can either be an adventure or just a stop. When we visited Discovery Point, we treated it as an awesome pull-out where we could sit and enjoy the stupendous view of Crater Lake.

However, if you’d like to, there is a trail from Discovery Point that takes you on a trail along the crest overlooking the lake. The trail is relatively flat and easy, and you can go as long as you’d like to, up to 4 miles. We recommend taking a nice easy stroll, and then returning to your vehicle to head to the Watchman Peak.

Crater lake and the surrounding mountains with a fresh dusting of snow on them.
Crater Lake Hiking

Discovery Point Hike Details

  • Distance: Up to 4 miles
  • Elevation Gain: Up to 920 feet
  • Trailhead: Discovery Point Trailhead

Watchman Peak

The Watchman Peak is the final hike on our Crater Lake hiking guide, and this one is absolutely stunning. On a few of the other hikes we’ve done, you will have a view of Wizard Island, the largest and most magnificent of Crater Lake’s 2 islands, however the view from Watchman Peak is by far the best.

The Watchman Peak hike is under 1 mile each way and is less than 400 feet of elevation gain, however the peak is called the Watchman Peak for a reason.

A close up shot of wizard Island which is an island in the middle of Crater Lake
Wizard Island – Crater Lake Hiking Guide

You can see everything from this point. The lake spreads before you beautifully and the mountain backdrop of Mount Scott and the surrounding landscape make for a beautiful watercolor painting.

Wizard Island, the last remnant of the volcano that was Mount Mazama (before the volcano collapsed into the caldera that is now Crater Lake) is an awesome island surrounded by the deep blue of the lake. You can take a tour out to the lake via boat, however we think the best view is right here at Watchman Peak.

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Wizard Island from Watchman Peak

Watchman Peak Hike Details

  • Distance: 1.6 miles out & back
  • Elevation Gain: 390 feet
  • Trailhead: Watchman Peak Trailhead

Crater Lake Camping

Camping at Crater Lake is one of the best ways to get out into nature and experience the park. If you’d like, there are many great options for campground inside the National Park. However, we recommend getting further out into nature and really experiencing the natural beauty of Oregon.

We love to find free campsites everywhere we go, for 2 reasons. First off, because they are free, and we live on an extremely tight budget. Second, these free campsites typically are deeper into nature, and offer the chance to see places the crowds often miss.

A view from our free campsite near Crater Lake National Park
Surrounding Crater Lake Landscape in Oregon

In Oregon, right outside Crater Lake, we were able to find some incredible sites on iOverlander. For more free camping secrets all across North America, check out this article.

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    or dumbbell rack. The farther you pull the dumbbell back towards your hip, the
    more you’ll hit your lat.
    Incorporating inverted rows into your exercise routine may
    help add variety and challenge your back muscles
    in new ways. As with any exercise, it’s essential to maintain correct form and technique to reduce the risk of harm.
    If you’re new to inverted rows, start with a better bar or
    larger strap place to make the exercise easier.
    As you gain power and proficiency, you presumably can steadily lower the bar or straps
    to increase the issue stage.
    Additionally known as the center delts, this deltoid head is worked everytime
    you lift your upper arm out and away to the facet of your physique, e.g., dumbbell and cable facet raises.
    This is probably certainly one of the few workout routines which can assist
    work your hip flexors while additionally loading your leg muscles, very related to the rowing machine.

    Maintain your toes pointed out slightly while performing this move for stability
    and don’t attempt to lift too heavy; the primary target is extra on the
    variety of reps, rather than the burden. Moreover, on your higher again muscular tissues, renegade rows are a unilateral train. Stronger people could wish to choose a cable machine with one thing like a D-grip handle
    to attain enough resistance.

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  2. Assume about driving the elbows up and again, and pulling the middle of the rope in the course of
    your forehead. Keep your backbone and neck in a impartial place throughout the train. Keep the elbows pointing forward to stop excessive friction in the shoulder, which can trigger inflammation and
    finally can develop into a more extreme damage. Sharpening
    up the highest of your physique is the key to attaining the
    coveted V-shape, and no amount of working,
    sit-ups or squats goes to provide you shoulders price writing house about.
    This sort of push-up adds a “jumping” factor to the
    train to make it more difficult and explosive. You should maintain a good, steady, and controlled
    body for an Archer push-up. A Number Of other muscle tissue are also
    addressed, together with the glutes and hamstring.

    The most well known joints of the shoulder, acromioclavicular and glenohumeral, are positioned at the major joint that connects
    the arm to the torso. Nonetheless, there are two
    different joints, sternoclavicular and scapulothoracic, that encompass the
    entire shoulder. These joints play a serious position in shoulder movements which are patterned with everyday motions.
    Right Here is a breakdown of the body weight shoulder workout in the video above.
    By following our how to’s and tips for the bodyweight workouts we’ve demonstrated, you
    can keep away from moving via ranges of motion that put stress in your rotator cuff.
    These workout routines will develop the core and shoulders
    power needed for handstands. Though that is typically thought of a core
    exercise, it also works your deltoids (mainly front
    and side delts), in addition to your triceps and even glutes,
    quads and low again.
    The rotator cuff consists of 4 muscles – the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis.
    Movements similar to external and inner rotation are wonderful
    for strengthening the rotator cuff to assist reduce
    the chance of accidents. When you’re building a shoulder workout routine, remember to throw in some rotator cuff workouts to remain healthy.

    Related to the cable lateral increase, cables are superior to dumbbells for
    exciting rear delt hypertrophy due to the constant pressure utilized to the muscle.

    This maximizes the mind-muscle connection, but in addition helps to construct balanced shoulders.
    The barbell rear delt row works the again of your shoulder and mid trapezius.
    The rear delt, or posterior deltoid, resides on the again of
    your shoulder, and its primary perform is
    to move your arm back.
    You can even perform this exercise along with your back to a low pulley
    and the cable passing between your legs. Named after the
    world’s most famous Arnold (yes, Schwarzenegger), this variation of the overhead press will increase range of movement and hits all three heads of the deltoids.
    With over 100 shoulder workouts coated, it’s clear that there are many ways to build, strengthen, and challenge the muscles of your shoulders.
    The chook dog is a body weight exercise that looks elegant and is also very effective for coaching the abs
    muscular tissues, lower back, and shoulder muscle
    tissue. The side plank is among the best bodyweight workouts for strengthening the core and shoulder muscular
    tissues.
    The barbell front raise is a shoulder exercise used to goal the entrance deltoids.
    You should carry out a warm-up for no much less than 5–10 minutes
    earlier than any shoulder workout to prepare your body for the exercise forward.
    If you could have access to a set of dumbbells however not a full gym, you can nonetheless get
    a very efficient shoulder workout. For this, probably the greatest compound shoulder workouts is the Barbell Overhead Press,
    because we’re in a place to create overload and scale to heavier weights.

    When life gets busy, finding time for a full exercise can really feel
    inconceivable. Nevertheless, you don’t need hours at
    the health club to make progress towards your health goals.
    The traps play a key position in maintaining good posture and help to
    both stabilise and transfer, aiding actions similar to shrugging, tilting, and shifting the neck.
    Robust shoulders, sturdy presenceBroad, defined shoulders don’t just look powerful – they complete your physique.
    Whether you want to perform at your peak or fill out your T-shirt
    with confidence, robust shoulders make a noticeable influence.
    When beginning with kettlebells, it is best to determine on a weight that
    feels manageable. You’ll build energy and confidence earlier than progressing to heavier weights.

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