Crater Lake Rim High Route (OR)

Klamath County, Oregon, United States

29.2 miles (47.0 km) · 7,361 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	29.2 mi (47.0 km)
Elevation gain	7,361 ft (2,244 m)
Average gain	252 ft per mile (48 m per km)
Longest climb	5.2 mi, 1,263 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	50%
Runnable	55% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	14.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	27%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	18%

Questions about Crater Lake Rim High Route (OR)

How much elevation gain does Crater Lake Rim High Route (OR) have?

Crater Lake Rim High Route (OR) has 7,361 ft (2,244 m) of elevation gain over 29.2 miles (47.0 km). That averages 252 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Crater Lake Rim High Route (OR)?

The difficulty score for Crater Lake Rim High Route (OR) is 14.4 of 100. That is harder than 82.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 55% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Crater Lake Rim High Route (OR)?

The longest climb on Crater Lake Rim High Route (OR) runs 5.2 miles (8.3 km) and gains 1,263 ft (385 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 50%.