Contact the Park. Most trailheads and facilities in Crater Lake National Park are found along the 32 mile Rim Drive (see map), which circles the whole of the lake and is fully open between late June and mid October. Crater Lake, OR, United States Created By: dmcneary Best Time: 2:15:00 Description: This is a 33.57 mi Bike Ride in Crater Lake, OR, United States.

FAQ; There are numerous opportunities for hiking and also access points for those who are wheelchair bound or otherwise limited. Maps for Download. Photo by Linda Powell The historic Rim Drive includes 33-miles (53-km) of lake views, panoramic vistas, forests and meadows.

The road is quite good, not too narrow, though steep and winding in some places, and is also popular with cyclists. Contact Us. First, some inspiration. PARKING. Mailing Address: Crater Lake National Park PO Box 7 Crater Lake , OR 97604 . Crater Lake National Park’s deep blue water and soaring caldera walls have long attracted the wonder and admiration of people. Last updated: March 8, 2020. Before West Rim Drive opened for the summer season, a marmot inspected the Watchman Overlook. The Bike Ride has a total ascent of 3584.86 ft and has a maximum elevation of 7,857.91 ft. Park Fees still apply to anyone entering Crater Lake National Park during the Ride the Rim event.

The NPS Harpers Ferry Center has a downloadable version of the map from the official park brochure, as well as several other maps and graphics. See a park fee schedule here. Crater Lake ought to be on everyone’s bucket list and the Rim Drive is a huge part of it. Tools. Phone: (541) 594-3000. The roughly 31-mile road around the rim of this ancient volcano provides views of the pristine, deep-blue and unbelievably deep lake that resulted from a massive explosion of Mount Mazama more than 7,000 years ago. The deepest lake in the United States, with a depth of 1,943 feet, Crater Lake is also one of the cleanest and clearest bodies of water in the world. The contours of the road were designed to compliment the natural landscape, and disappear from view as you look across the lake from any point. Vehicle Parking is located at the Steel Visitor Center/Park HQ (larger parking lot), North Junction (limited parking) and Picnic Hill (between Rim Village and Crater Lake … The Crater Lake Rim Road is, simply put, one of the most spectacular rides in the world.