The Backpack 8 To Crater Lake

The next day we hiked up about 3.5 miles from our campsite to Crater Lake.

Initially the trail goes by  Buchanan Creek and then alongside Cascade Creek and over several bridges.

Cascade Falls includes four sets of falls. We arrived at Mirror Lake and then Crater Lake (elevation 11,920 feet) in mid afternoon. We have become better acclimated and stronger as the days advance

Lone Eagle Peak towers above Crater Lake. A stunning tour de force of granite, it was formerly called Lindburgh Peak after aviator and adventurer Charles Lindburgh. It is a sublime place to camp.

It is one of the most peaceful and inspiring places on the planet.