Crater Lake in Oregon is the deepest lake in the United States and one of the top ten deepest lakes in the world. It is beautiful. You’ll never forget the water color, and your kids won’t, either.
This easy trail through the forest conjures images of volcanic spires and hot ash filling a deep valley.
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If you’re a wildflower enthusiast, you’ll see wildflowers like fireweed and western boneset in this meadow in July. You’re undoubtedly at the top of the rim at 6,300 feet in elevation but 2,000 feet below Castle Crest Ridge.
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“Plaikni” means “from the high country” from the Klamath Native Americans. The falls give you a gorgeous view of a falls which blast over a glacier-carved cliff 7,000 feet above. You’ll also see the results of spray along the edge of the falls: gorgeous wildflowers.
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When we hiked the Watchman Peak Trail, it was one of our best hikes, offering panoramic views of Crater Lake. We went around lunchtime, because I can remember eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich after the hike.
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Annie Creek Canyon Trail doesn’t have a view of the lake, but the canyon views are worth taking in as well. This loop trail contains moderate switchbacks and runs behind the campground in a stream-cut canyon.
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We filed this trail under “moderate” difficulty because it’s 3.5 miles—it’s not a short trail, especially with young kids. However, this is a great, steady one for older kids because the views are spectacular.