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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
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The lake is 1,949 feet (594 m) deep at its deepest point, which makes it the deepest lake in the United States, the second-deepest in North America and the ninth-deepest in the world. The impressive average depth of this volcanic lake is due to the nearly symmetrical 4,000-foot-deep (1,200 m) caldera formed 7,700 years ago during the violent climactic eruptions and subsequent collapse of Mount Mazama and the relatively moist climate that is typical of the crest of the Cascade Range. | The lake is 1,949 feet (594 m) deep at its deepest point, which makes it the deepest lake in the United States, the second-deepest in North America and the ninth-deepest in the world. The impressive average depth of this volcanic lake is due to the nearly symmetrical 4,000-foot-deep (1,200 m) caldera formed 7,700 years ago during the violent climactic eruptions and subsequent collapse of Mount Mazama and the relatively moist climate that is typical of the crest of the Cascade Range. | ||
* Maximum lake depth: 1932 feet | |||
* Average lake depth: 1500 feet | |||
* Maximum lake width: 6 miles | |||
* Lake surface elevation: 6176 feet | |||
* Wizard Island elevation: 6940 feet | |||
* Wizard Island height above water: 764 feet | |||
* Hillman Peak, highest point on rim: 8151 feet | |||
* Mount Scott, highest point in park: 8929 feet | |||
* Union Peak: 7709 feet | |||
* Rim Village elevation: 7100 feet | |||
* Precipitation, yearly average: 66 inches | |||
* Snowfall, yearly average: 44 feet | |||
== Activities == | == Activities == | ||
=== Wizard Island Adventure === | |||
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Boat ride to the center of the lake and then hike to the summit for a 360' panaromic view of Crater Lake. | |||
* Volcano Boat Charter runs from mid-June to Labor Day and includes morning drop-off at Wizard Island, evening pickup and a guided tour of the lake. | |||
=== Hiking Trails === | === Hiking Trails === | ||
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==== Castle Crest Wildflower Garden ==== | ==== Castle Crest Wildflower Garden ==== | ||
This is considered to be the easiest trail, looping around the Castle Crest Wildflower Garden. It starts from the East Rim Road, near the park's headquarters. It received its name because of a large stretch of meadows around which the trail circles and which is bursting with | This is considered to be the easiest trail, looping around the Castle Crest Wildflower Garden. It starts from the East Rim Road, near the park's headquarters. It received its name because of a large stretch of meadows around which the trail circles and which is bursting with wildflowers in the springtime. The trail is about 0.5 mile long before it reaches the wildflower meadow garden, from which other improvised routes depart. | ||
==== Plaikni Falls ==== | ==== Plaikni Falls ==== | ||
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==== Garfield Peak ==== | ==== Garfield Peak ==== | ||
The Garfield Peak trail is a moderately challenging | The Garfield Peak trail is a moderately challenging 1.7 mile hike to [[Garfield Peak (Oregon)|Garfield Peak]]. The trailhead is located east of the Crater Lake Lodge and gains approximately {{convert|1000|ft}} of elevation. Several spots along the trail provide viewpoints overlooking the [[Phantom Ship (island)|Phantom Ship]] island and Dutton Cliff. A few viewpoints offer unique views of [[Wizard Island|Wizard island]]. The trail is popular in the late afternoon on account of unique shifting colors over the lake and its surroundings. | ||
== Campgrounds == | == Campgrounds == | ||
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* [https://www.nps.gov/crla/index.htm Crater Lake NP] - NPS Official Website | * [https://www.nps.gov/crla/index.htm Crater Lake NP] - NPS Official Website | ||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crater_Lake_National_Park Crater Lake NP] - Wikipedia | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crater_Lake_National_Park Crater Lake NP] - Wikipedia | ||
* [http://www.craterlaketrust.org/ Crater Lake National Park Trust] - | |||
* [http://www.craterlakelodges.com/ Crater Lake Lodge] - Cabins / Shopping / Dining. | |||
* [http://www.craterlakeinstitute.com/ Crater Lake Institute] - Enhancing the Visitor Experience | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category: Oregon Scouting]] | [[Category: Oregon Scouting]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category: National Parks of United States]] | ||
[[Category: CLC scouting]] | |||
[[Category:Volcanic fields of Oregon]] | |||
[[Category:Lava fields]] | |||
[[Category:Lava tubes]] | |||
[[Category:Caves of Oregon]] | |||
[[Category:Cinder cones of the United States]] | |||
[[Category: Lakes of Oregon]] | |||