Rim Trail
Crater Lake National Park, Klamath County, OR
Out-and-back trail in Crater Lake National Park, Klamath County, OR. Hiking.
- Distance
- 16.5 mi (26.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,470 ft (753 m)
- Est. Time
- 6 hr 35 min
- High point
- 7,740 ft (2,359 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Grouse Hill Backcountry Campsite 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Merriam Point 6.2 mi (10 km) from start
- Viewpoint 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 9.7 mi (15.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Watchman Overlook 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from start
- Picnic area 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from start
- Trailhead: Rim Trail Entrypoint 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Discovery Point 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Rim Trail
How long is Rim Trail?
Rim Trail is 16.5 mi (26.6 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr 35 min. It climbs 2,470 ft (753 m) in total, up to a high point of 7,740 ft (2,359 m).
How hard is Rim Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Rim Trail?
Parking at the start. 8 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Rim Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 11.1 mi (17.8 km).
Is Rim Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (35% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on Rim Trail?
No, dogs are not allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Rim Trail?
Best for Hiking. Surface: dirt.
Where can you eat near Rim Trail?
1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Rim Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Rim Trail
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- Fumarole Bay Trail Crater Lake National Park · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
- Wizard Island Summit Trail Crater Lake National Park · Moderate · 2.2 mi (3.5 km)
- Watchman Peak Trail Crater Lake National Park · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.7 km)
- Lightning Spring Trail Crater Lake National Park · Easy · 1.7 mi (2.7 km)
- Discovery Point Trail Crater Lake National Park · Easy · 2 mi (3.3 km)
- Rim Promenade Crater Lake National Park · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
- Garfield Peak Trail Crater Lake National Park · Moderate · 3.3 mi (5.3 km)
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