Rim Village – Watchman Overlook loop from Mazama Village

Rim Village – Watchman Overlook loop from Mazama Village

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Rim Village – Watchman Overlook loop from Mazama Village

03:48

64.6km

1,420m

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 accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.8 km for 116 m

After 17.1 km for 129 m

After 20.7 km for 101 m

After 20.9 km for 101 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

16 m

Mazama Village

Highlight • Settlement

Mazama Village is an important base camp for Crater Lake National Park. You will find a general store, a post office, an information center and a restaurant in the village. …

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10.9 km

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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17.2 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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20.9 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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30.5 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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40.9 km

Pumice Castle Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view over Crater Lake and the high walls of the rim is already impressive. At this particular viewpoint, you can see an orange pillar like rock formation: the Pumice …

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44.9 km

Phantom Ship View/Kerr Notch

Highlight • Viewpoint

This viewpoint offers the best and closest option to look at the rock formation known as the Phantom Ship – a rugged volcanic rock island within Crater Lake.

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53.6 km