Sun Notch Trail is a 0.8 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Crater Lake, Oregon that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking and is accessible year-round.
Crater Lake National Park charges a fee to enter. Fees are $30 per vehicle (Winter Rate: $25) or $25 per motorcycle (Winter Rate: $15). Winter rates apply between Nov 1 - May 21. If you are entering on foot or bike the fee is $15 per person. You can also purchase a park specific annual pass for $55. This is a quick loop off of Rim Road to a terrific viewpoint over Crater Lake down to the Phantom Ship Island below. You'll have great views of the towering walls of the rim around you as you hike across a nice meadow to the edge of the rim.
There is a $15 to $20 fee to enter the National Park.
Follow the Park Rim Road east from the Visitor Center or Rim Village. When you pass Videa Waterfall keep an eye out for the trailhead on the next tight turn.
February 15, 2021Loved it. Definitely should have worn snow shoes but it was an easy enough walk with just boots!
November 18, 2020October 31, 2020Nice little loop with a great closeup view of the Phantom Ship. Definitely worth the stop for this unique view of the lake!
October 25, 2020October 25, 2020Beautiful and worth the trip!
October 24, 2020Well defined. Not too steep. Beautiful views.
October 23, 2020Easy walk with nice views. I bet it gets crowded in summer...
October 18, 2020October 17, 2020Quick and easy hike! Would recommend
October 14, 2020October 1, 2020September 8, 2020Excellent super short hike, perfect for a leg stretch while doing the Rim Road drive. Views are fantastic!
September 7, 2020Short & sweet and uncrowded.
September 7, 2020Very easy trail and a must do trail in Crater Lake. The views from this point give you a really good blue view of the lake. The views from this trail haunted me for a couple of days!
September 6, 2020September 2, 2020Easy hike for the kids, got great view of the sunset.
August 31, 2020August 30, 2020Beautiful views of the lake & great for a family hike
August 28, 2020Love this little hike, best views of the phantom ship
August 26, 2020August 22, 2020Short walk to a nice viewpoint. Echoing other's sentiments, you can get the same viewpoints at some pullouts. Not a must do in the park. If you're looking for easier hikes, I would recommend doing small parts of other longer hikes instead.
August 18, 2020August 18, 2020August 15, 2020August 11, 2020August 8, 2020Short, easy, nice view of the Phantom Ship. Plenty of deer near the trail.
August 5, 2020
