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Garfield Peak, Crater Lake National Park

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Garfield Peak is a mountain peak on the south end of Crater Lake in Crater Lake National Park, Oregon. The top of the peak reaches 7,976 feet (2,431 m) above sea level. The peak has a 1,000 feet (305 m) elevation trail to the summit from the Crater Lake lodge, one of the most popular hiking sites surrounding the lake. The 1.7-mile (2.7-kilometre) trail continues east toward Applegate peak (7,976 feet (2,431 m) high). The peak is one of seven peaks on Crater Lake's rim to rise above 8,000 feet (2,438 m).
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  • By Alilu007
    We did both Garfield Peak and Mount Scott. If I were to choose one over the other, I’d pick Garfield Peak, as the hike is closer to the water, and you can see the lake for more of the trail...  more »
  • By 267wendys
    I've hiked in the Alps and climbed Mt Fuji and this hike up to Garfield Point rivals those other awesome hikes! Beautiful vistas all around. Two hours round trip with several stops for pics. It was a....  more »
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  • By Joris Vallenduuk
    If you are not afraid of a little workout go up here, it's excellent.
  • By Karen C
    Good hike with a close view of Crater Lake from the top, come early for parking.
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