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f Crater Lake National Park Tour

Oregon’s only National Park surrounds a lake that, at 1,949 ft (594 m),
is the deepest in the US and the ninth deepest in the world. Creation
of Crater Lake began about 7,700 years ago when
Mount Mazama erupted and then collapsed,
forming the caldera in which the lake now sits.
The crater rim rises an average of 1,000 ft (300 m)
above the lake. On the drive that circles the lake,
the many overlooks, 90 miles (144 km) of trails,
and a beautiful lodge afford stunning views.

4 Merriam Point
This promontory is an excellent spot from which J Crater Lake
to admire the west side of the lake, with the
cone-shaped Wizard Island and its surrounding
black volcanic blocks.
3 The Watchman J
This viewpoint, reached after a Rim Village J
moderate climb, is named for
its historic fire tower, and is the
closest lookout to Wizard Island.
2 Wizard Island 0 kilometers 4
Wizard Island is a small volcanic 0 miles 3
island in the shape of a cone
jutting 764 ft (233 m) above the
surface of the lake. At the summit •
is a crater 300 ft (90 m) across. Mazama Village

1 Crater Lake Lodge
This rustic hotel perched on the caldera rim has
welcomed guests since 1915. Extensive renovations
have restored the structural integrity of the building,
once at risk of collapsing under its own weight and
that of the 15 ft (4.5 m) of snow that can accumulate
in winter. Magnificent views can be enjoyed from here.

For hotels and restaurants see pp286–8 and pp296–8

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