Crater Peak Trail

Nice trail with some good views. Saw nobody else on the tail the day we did it. Trail easy to follow, well-maintained. Only parking for about 10 cars at the picnic area.

This is one of the less traveled trails in the park. Loads of great trees. Fun walking around the rim of the old volcano!

This was a great hike. Three of us hiked it on August 22 and we did the loop at the top of the peak. Total was 7.5 miles. The views were beautiful, and we only saw three other people on the trail.

Nice mature forests throughout. The trail is easy except the climb up the mountain which is moderately difficult. Not heavily trafficked. I only passed one couple the entire hike. This is a nice escape from the crowds elsewhere.

Sweet

Super rad! Nice and peaceful at the beginning ten a pretty good up hill. You can’t see crater lake but you can see beauty forever! Also, we only saw 3 other people on the whole trail. Loved it.

It is so beautiful at the top and I only passed 4 small groups. The way down it was about 5pm and I was chasing away mosquitoes the whole way. Definitely remember to bring a big repellent.

We did this trail on the Monday after Labor Day. Did not see a soul until we were almost back to the trailhead. Trail is well maintained, mostly soft dirt, some rocky areas. Mostly level with some steep areas, including the final ascent, which was very tough, but completely worth it. Views were stunning, be sure to do the full loop at the top. Plentiful wildflowers, although a touch gone by when we were there.

We thought this was a nice hike though we kept getting "off route" messages from All Ttails. We knew we were in the right trail.

Lovely hike. We camped about 2 miles in. Very private and remote. Great mountain summit to orient your way and surrounding mountains on. Not too hard. Easy trail to follow.

bring extra bug spray , and maybe a net. those things are relentless. this is a relatively flat walk until the final peak when it's all uphill. most of the hike is shaded. if u go for sunset, be prepared for a pitch black forest to go through, bring your headlamp and a flashlights. views are sparse, but some angles are absolutely stunning.

Moderate with strenuous sections. Great views. A solid Enjoyable hike.

Beautiful trail with spectacular views once you reach the peak. Parking lot was full with picnic gatherings, but we saw no one on the trail the entire time. Mosquitoes are still around though, so bring your spray.

Beautiful day and terrific views, but lots of mosquitoes the whole way.

Hiked about 1.5 miles in. Some snow so went back. Beautiful hike

amazing view of Klamath valley and Shasta mountain. definitely a butt kicker on the last mile to get to the top but totally worth it! side note mosquitos are very active in this trail so bring some spray and drown in it cuz we didn't and we were running from them the whole way down!

My favorite hike at Crater Lake NP, thought no views of the lake. You will hike through all the fir trees you can imagine. Lots of dead trees at the base makes it suddenly makes the trial eerie. As the peak you'll see Klamath Basin. Slept here for the night and only saw two people the whole time- and that was in the morning hiking back. Highly recommended!