Rim circuit · No continuous hiking trail
Crater Lake Rim Circuit
Crater Lake offers spectacular rim viewpoints and short trails, but the NPS does not describe a continuous designated hiking trail for a full on-foot circumnavigation. This is a complex, self-planned concept, not a verified hiking route.
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Reviewed editorial profileCrater Lake offers spectacular rim viewpoints and short trails, but the NPS does not describe a continuous designated hiking trail for a full on-foot circumnavigation. This is a complex, self-planned concept, not a verified hiking route.
What makes it special
- Complete a full circuit rather than a summit visit
- Experience multiple sides of the landscape
- Plan an ambitious mountain adventure
Plan your visit
Do not assume Rim Drive is a safe or permitted pedestrian trail or that cross-country travel is allowed. Verify any planned route, restrictions and traffic safety directly with the National Park Service.
Read the planning source ↗Information is a planning starting point, not live conditions or route guidance. Always check current access, weather, safety and permit information.