Trails: 85 km (51 miles) of ungroomed trails are available for cross-country skiing, including a 55-km trail around the crater. The area has one of the heaviest annual snowfalls in the country, averaging more than 500 inches. Volunteer ski patrollers are on duty weekends and holidays. Caution: Avalanche hazard may exist on some trails. Trail fees: Vehicle entry fee $10/7 days (2005) Tel: 541-594-3100
Snow report: Nearest town: Crater Lake, OR Web site:Crater Lake NP | Crater Lake Ski Patrol Trail map: Available at the park Equipment rentals: No Ski lessons: No Other activities: Snowshoeing, telemarking Facilities: Cafeteria, vault toilet Lodging on site: Camping Lodging nearby: Klamath Falls has several hotels and other accommodations Location of trails: The park is about 57 miles north of Klamath Falls. Steel Visitor Center is on the south side of the park and may require tire chains to access. Roads around the rim are not plowed in winter. Tourism info:Klamath County Tourism | Southern Oregon Visitors Association Weather forecast:Klamath Falls Map of local region:Klamath Falls area
Name of XC Area: Crater Lake National Park Times that I have skied there: Several times I last skied there in: Dec, 2000 Trails that I skied: West Rim, Hemlock, Stewart Falls, Pacific Crest So. My favorite trails: Stewart Falls, Pacific Crest, West Rim, East Rim Trail marking: Very good Rating: 4 stars What I liked: View of the lake is unsurpassed, true backcountry experience can be found anywhere in the Park. What I disliked: Comments: Crater Lake is unsurpassed for snow depth, snow condition, beauty, and varying terrain/trail choices. Once you've skied there, you will want to return.
When severe winter storms are present, plan on skiing on some of the lower elevation trails like East Rim, Mazama Loop, PCT So., Stewart Falls/Pumice Flat. Wind and visibility can be difficult at the Lodge area then. With the exception of East Rim, the terrain is also milder, which reduces skiers' risk during high avalanche conditions. Conditions are updated daily at the visitor information centers and volunteer ski patrollers are on duty weekends and holidays for visitors' assistance and trail maintenance. For in depth information, check the Crater Lake Ski Patrol web site-http://webpages.charter.net/wheels432/wheels432/Home.htm
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Submitted by: John Bellon, Crater Lake Ski Patrol from: Klamath Falls Date submitted: Jan 4, 2004
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