ApproachStart at Rim Village.
See the Crater Lake Caldera main page for elevations (the elevation 8151 feet is for nearby Hillman Peak).
Route DescriptionGo northwest from the Rim Village, following the Circumnavigation route for about 3 miles. Ascend The Watchman from the south. Descend to the north. Go back to the Rim Village the way you came. Total distance: about 7 miles.
Essential GearBring nordic skiis or snowshoes, a map, warm clothing, food, and water.
Weather ConditionsTemperatures from January to March average 19°F at night and 36°F during the day. Temperatures from July to September average 40°F at night and 70°F during the day.
Precipitation:
o Average annual precipitation: 69 inches
o Average annual snowfall: 533 inches
o Minimum annual snowfall: 243 inches (1991-92)
o Maximum annual snowfall: 879 inches (1932-33)
o Maximum recorded snowpack: 252 inches (1983)
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Cascade Volcanoes
