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== Trails == {{stack| [[File:Crater Lake Watchman Trail.jpg|thumb|upright|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.]] }} === 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 parking lot on East Rim Drive. First opened in 1960, the Cleetwood Cove Trail is {{convert|1.1|mi|km|abbr=on}} long with an 11% grade; it 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.<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 |access-date=6 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160426124723/http://www.craterlakeinstitute.com/planning-visit/activities/trail-cleetwood-cove.htm |archive-date=April 26, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2025, the trail will be closed for a two-year repair project due to erosion issues caused by its high traffic.<ref>{{cite news |last=Hill |first=Sam |date=March 31, 2025 |title=Deepest lake in the U.S. to close to swimmers and boat tours for 2 years |url=https://www.sfgate.com/national-parks/article/crater-lake-national-park-trail-closing-20246200.php |work=[[SFGate]] |accessdate=April 6, 2025}}</ref> === The Watchman === The Watchman Peak trail begins from the Watchman Overlook parking lot, about {{convert|3.8|mi|km|abbr=on}} northwest of Rim Village.<ref name=CLInst2>{{cite web |url=http://www.craterlakeinstitute.com/planning-visit/activities/trail-watchman-peak.htm |title=Watchman Peak Trail |publisher=Crater Lake Institute |access-date=6 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160426122726/http://www.craterlakeinstitute.com/planning-visit/activities/trail-watchman-peak.htm |archive-date=April 26, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The trail is {{convert|0.8|mi|abbr=on}} long with a {{convert|420|ft|adj=mid}} elevation change.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.americansouthwest.net/oregon/crater-lake/watchman-trail.html|title= Watchman Trail, Crater Lake National Park|website= The American Southwest|access-date=11 June 2014}}</ref> It is a steady uphill trail on an isolated mountain on the west rim of the crater, with several switchbacks, providing wide views of Crater Lake and Wizard Island. Several nearby landmarks are visible from the summit, including [[Mount McLoughlin]], [[Mount Thielsen]], [[Union Peak]], [[Mount Scott (Klamath County, Oregon)|Mount Scott]], and the [[Klamath Basin]]. The trail ends next to a historic fire lookout tower built in 1932.<ref name=CLInst2/> === Lightning Spring === The Lightning Spring trail starts from the Lightning Spring picnic area. It is a {{convert|3/4|mi|adj=mid}} hike with an elevation gain of {{convert|250|ft}}. The trail circles around several meadows up to the Lightning Spring creek. The trail is known for the frequent sight of grazing deer.{{fact|date=April 2025}} === Castle Crest Wildflower Garden === This is considered to be the easiest trail, looping around the Castle Crest Wildflower Garden. It starts from the East Rim Road, near the park's headquarters. It received its name because of a large stretch of meadows around which the trail circles and which is bursting with [[wildflower]]s in the springtime. The trail is about {{convert|1/2|mi|m}} before it reaches the wildflower meadow garden, from which other improvised routes depart.{{fact|date=April 2025}} === Plaikni Falls === The Plaikni Falls trail is the newest trail in the Crater Lake park. It stretches {{convert|1.1|mi}} from the trailhead located {{convert|1.2|mi}} south from the Phantom Ship Overlook on Pinnacles Road, which spins off Rim Drive. The trail leads to [[Plaikni Falls]]. Most of the trail is wheelchair-accessible. The final stretch is fairly uphill, which may prove moderately challenging.{{fact|date=April 2025}} === Garfield Peak === [[File:A064, Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, USA, Phantom Ship, 2002.jpg|thumb|[[Phantom Ship (island)|Phantom Ship]].]] 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.{{fact|date=April 2025}}
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