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Cleetwood Cove Trail & Beach
Crater Lake NP (Rim Village off-season), United States
120
min visit
A steep 2.2-mile round-trip descent through alpine forest to Oregon's only public beach on Crater Lake, where you can touch the glacially pure waters at the base of towering cliffs. The rocky shoreline rewards hikers with an intimate perspective of the caldera's volcanic walls.
Visiting Cleetwood Cove Trail & Beach: FAQs
How long does a visit to Cleetwood Cove Trail & Beach take?
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Plan for about 2 hours at Cleetwood Cove Trail & Beach.
When is the best time to visit Cleetwood Cove Trail & Beach?
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Early morning (7–8:30am) on a clear day in late July or early September, when the sun is brilliant, snow is gone, and crowds haven't assembled.
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