About
Length33 mi
ShapePoint-to-Point
DifficultyStrenuous
Elevation gain3,500 ft up
Typical time18 hr 15 min
TrailheadHighway 62 south to the north park boundary
SurfaceForest dirt and pumice
Best seasonJuly to September. The park averages 43 feet of snow a year and most trails are buried from October to June.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see 🌄 Big views🏞️ Lake🌼 Wildflowers🎒 Backpacking

Thirty-three miles of the Pacific Crest Trail run through the park, with a rim alternate.

Tips
The official PCT stays in forest west of the caldera; almost every thru-hiker takes the Rim Trail alternate instead for the lake views. There is no water on the rim route.
Location

Highway 62 south to the north park boundary

Other Hikers
No one has logged this trail yet.
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