Road Trip Portland to Crater Lake – America's Bluest Lake

Portland Crater Lake
400
km
4h30
drive
Summer
season

The Itinerary

Crater Lake, formed when Mt. Mazama collapsed 7,700 years ago, is the deepest lake in the US (594 m) and one of the bluest in the world. Crystal-clear water fed only by rain and snow.

Rim Drive (54 km) hugs the crater edge with 30+ viewpoints. Wizard Island (volcanic island in the middle), Phantom Ship (rock formation), Watchman Peak (2-km trail to panoramic view). En route from Portland: Multnomah Falls (America's second-highest year-round waterfall, 189 m), Bend (breweries) and Smith Rock State Park (climbing).

Points of Interest

  • ✦
    Rim Drive
    54 km autour du cratère, 30+ belvédères.
  • ✦
    Multnomah Falls
    2ᵉ plus haute cascade non-saisonnière USA, 189 m.
  • ✦
    Wizard Island
    Île volcanique au milieu du lac, sentier sommet.
  • ✦
    Smith Rock State Park
    Capitale de l'escalade sportive de l'Oregon.
Practical info
  • Departure Portland
  • Destination Crater Lake
  • Distance 400 km
  • Duration 4h30
  • Category Long (250–500 km)
  • Best season Summer
Themes
lake park volcano Summer panoramic epic waterfall

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