Rim Village – Watchman Overlook loop from Crater Lake Lodge

Rim Village – Watchman Overlook loop from Crater Lake Lodge

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Rim Village – Watchman Overlook loop from Crater Lake Lodge

02:25

40.7km

950m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 570 m for 125 m

After 10.4 km for 101 m

After 10.6 km for 101 m

After 33.4 km for 129 m

After 37.9 km for 175 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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636 m

Rim Village

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the Rim Village, you will find the main visitor center for Crater Lake National Park with nice rangers who will equip you with information and maps for your trip …

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828 m

West Rim Drive, Crater Lake National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great swooping glide to finish off the loop when ridden counterclockwise.

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10.5 km

View of Crater Lake from Merriam Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Merriam Point is one of a lot great views over Crater Lake. A parking lot is just a few steps away. You can see Wizard Island to your right.

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20.2 km

Crater Lake

Highlight • Lake

The most beautiful ride I’ve ever experienced, but the road is not comfortable with car traffic for most people. Narrow shoulders, steep drops if you go off the road. They …

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33.4 km

From the Watchman Overlook, you have a great view towards Wizard Island and Crater Lake itself. It is also the starting point for the hike up to the Watchman, an old fire tower with a stunning panoramic view.

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33.4 km

The Watchman Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the Watchman Overlook, you have a great view towards Wizard Island and Crater Lake itself. If you are willing to leave your bike for some minutes, this is also …

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37.9 km

Discovery Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

At this location, Crater Lake was first discovered by John Wesley Hillman in June 1853. Crater Lake is the result of a massive eruption of Mount Mazama that collapsed and …

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40.7 km

End point

Parking

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