Watchman Peak Trail
Watchman Peak Trail is a 1.6-mile out-and-back foot trail in Crater Lake National Park, Oregon. It climbs 420 ft to a high point of 7,997 ft. Difficulty: easy, from the NPS hiking-rating formula.
- 0.8 mione way
- 1.6 miround trip
- 420 ftelevation gain
- 7,997 fthigh point
- Easydifficulty
From the National Park Service
Watchman Peak
1.6 miles 2.6 km
Read the official NPS description
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