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== Activities ==
== Activities ==
[[File:Crater Lake Watchman Trail.jpg|thumb|200px|View up to Watchman Trail and peak]]
 
[[File:Crater Lake Garfield Peak Trail View East.jpg|thumb|Garfield Peak trail, view east towards Crater Lake]]


=== Hiking Trails ===
=== Hiking Trails ===
====  Cleetwood Cove ====
====  Cleetwood Cove ====
The Cleetwood Cove trail originates on the north side of the lake about {{convert|4.5|mi|km|abbr=on}} east of North Junction along East Rim Drive. The trail is the only one that accesses the shoreline of the lake, descending {{convert|656|ft}} from the Cleetwood Cove parking lot. First opened during the summer of 1960, the trail is {{convert|1.1|mi|km|abbr=on}} long with an 11% grade that rates it as a strenuous route on the return trip. Due to its steep grade, the trail is not accessible for mobility-impaired visitors. A dock with concessionaire boats facilitates tours around the lake with a stop at Wizard Island for dropping off and picking up passengers. Swimming and fishing are permitted. Snow may cover the trail from October to July with some variance depending on yearly snowfall conditions.<ref name=CLInst1>{{cite web|url=http://www.craterlakeinstitute.com/planning-visit/activities/trail-cleetwood-cove.htm |title=Cleetwood Cove Trail |publisher=Crater Lake Institute |accessdate=6 May 2016}}</ref>
The Cleetwood Cove trail originates on the north side of the lake about 4.5 miles east of North Junction along East Rim Drive. The trail is the only one that accesses the shoreline of the lake, descending {{convert|656|ft}} from the Cleetwood Cove parking lot. First opened during the summer of 1960, the trail is 1.1 miles long with an 11% grade that rates it as a strenuous route on the return trip. Due to its steep grade, the trail is not accessible for mobility-impaired visitors. A dock with concessionaire boats facilitates tours around the lake with a stop at Wizard Island for dropping off and picking up passengers. Swimming and fishing are permitted. Snow may cover the trail from October to July with some variance depending on yearly snowfall conditions.<ref name=CLInst1>{{cite web|url=http://www.craterlakeinstitute.com/planning-visit/activities/trail-cleetwood-cove.htm |title=Cleetwood Cove Trail |publisher=Crater Lake Institute |accessdate=6 May 2016}}</ref>


==== The Watchman ====
==== The Watchman ====
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The Garfield Peak trail is a moderately challenging {{convert|1.7|mi|adj=mid}} 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.
The Garfield Peak trail is a moderately challenging {{convert|1.7|mi|adj=mid}} 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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