Crater Lake National Park hiking guide
Wizard Island Summit Trail
A 2.2-mile out-and-back with 780 ft of climbing in Wizard Island, rated moderate.
Key facts
- Length
- 2.2 mi (3.5 km)
- Elevation gain
- 780 ft (238 m)
- Route type
- Out and back
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Area
- Wizard Island
- Highest point
- 6,931 ft
- Lowest point
- 6,178 ft
About Wizard Island Summit Trail
Climb a rocky path to the summit of a volcanic cinder cone, offering breathtaking views of a deep, pristine lake. The summit features a 90-foot-deep crater, known as the Witches Cauldron, surrounded by a loop trail that showcases diverse volcanic rock colors and wildflowers. Accessible only by boat, this hike rewards visitors with stunning vistas of surrounding peaks and bays.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
