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Best hikes in Crater Lake National Park.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Crater Lake National Park
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months July, August, September

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    PCT - Oregon Section C
    41.2 mi
  2. 02
    National Forest Development Road 2308
    13.1 mi
  3. 03
    Bald Crater Loop Trail
    6.7 mi
  4. 04
    Bald Crater Loop Trail
    5.7 mi
  5. 05
    Rim Trail
    5.5 mi
  6. 06
    Grayback Road
    4.6 mi
  7. 07
    Lightning Spring Trail
    4.2 mi
  8. 08
    Crater Peak Trail
    3.5 mi
  9. 09
    Pumice Flat Trail
    2.9 mi
  10. 10
    Pumice Flat Trail
    2.9 mi
  11. 11
    Union Peak Trail
    2.4 mi
  12. 12
    Dutton Creek Trail
    2.4 mi
  13. 13
    Rim Trail
    2.3 mi
  14. 14
    Mount Scott Trail
    2.2 mi
  15. 15
    Boundary Springs Trail
    1.9 mi
  16. 16
    Garfield Peak Trail
    1.5 mi
  17. 17
    Bert Creek Trail
    1.5 mi
  18. 18
    Annie Creek Trail
    1.3 mi
  19. 19
    Wizard Island Summit Trail
    1.1 mi
  20. 20
    Discovery Point Trail
    1.1 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Crater Lake National Park: July, August, September. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.