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l Crater Lake National Park
Key
Oregon’s only national park surrounds Crater Lake. At
1,943 ft (592 m), this lake is the deepest in the country Tour route
and the seventh deepest in the world. Its creation began Other road
about 7,700 years ago, when Mount Mazama erupted
and then collapsed, forming the caldera in which the
lake now sits. The rim of the crater rises to an average of
1,000 ft (300 m) above the lake. On the drive encircling
the lake, 90 miles (144 km) of trails, various overlooks,
and a beautiful lodge offer magnificent views.

Rim Drive

4 Merriam Point
This is an excellent spot from which to admire the
west side of the lake, with the cone-shaped Wizard
Island and the black volcanic blocks that surround it.

3 The Watchman
Named for its historic fire tower, the
Watchman can be reached after a J
moderate climb. It is the nearest
lookout to Wizard Island. Rim Village J

2 Wizard Island
A 300-ft- (90-m-) wide crater 0 km 2
sits at the summit of this small 0 miles 2
cone-shaped volcanic island
that juts 764 ft (233 m) above
the surface of the lake. Mazama Village

1 Crater Lake Lodge
Perched on top of the caldera
rim, this rustic hotel (see p633)
has been welcoming guests
since 1915. Extensive
renovations have restored the
structural integrity of the
building, which was once at
risk of collapsing under its
own weight and of the snow
that could accumulate in
winter. Magnificent views can
be enjoyed from this lodge.

For hotels and restaurants in this region see pp632–3 and pp634–5

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