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Peak · State trust land (DNR)

Crater Lake Peak

9.9 mi round trip3,606 ft gainHardDay hike: No permitOvernight: Designated sites
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Permits and reservations

Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation. Just the Discover Pass on your dashboard.
OvernightDesignated sites
Camp only at designated sites. Many DNR conservation areas do not allow overnight camping, so check the trailhead sign.

Washington DNR rules. Matched from trail managers on the map. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance9.9 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,606 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit4,351 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Crater Lake Peak is a peak reached by a 9.9-mile round trip from Mount Teneriffe Trailhead. The route follows Mount Teneriffe Trail, then Si–Teneriffe Connector Trail, then Blowdown Mountain Trail to the summit.

Heads up: off-trail finish (summit route not mapped).

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What you need

Parking and passes

This trailhead is on state land, so you need a Discover Pass on your dashboard.

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Getting there

The hike starts at Mount Teneriffe Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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