I followed the route as described and almost got cliffed out. Ended up on some very loose Class 3-4 dirt and scree ledges above Crater Lake. I'd suggest first going NE from Crater Lake and getting around the big white granite cliff on the right (east) before heading up NW. The going is much more gentle without and exposure. I'll post a beta photo too.
Yes. That is the route described in "75 Scrambles in Oregon". Go directly north (on trail) from north end of Crater Lake for about 1/2 mile, then head west up (class 2 scramble on easy talus) up to the cirque on Krag Peak) and then head up to the ridge from there.
Brian Jenkins - Aug 14, 2014 10:23 pm - Voted 10/10
Would go NE firstI followed the route as described and almost got cliffed out. Ended up on some very loose Class 3-4 dirt and scree ledges above Crater Lake. I'd suggest first going NE from Crater Lake and getting around the big white granite cliff on the right (east) before heading up NW. The going is much more gentle without and exposure. I'll post a beta photo too.
triyoda - Aug 15, 2020 11:40 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Would go NE firstYes. That is the route described in "75 Scrambles in Oregon". Go directly north (on trail) from north end of Crater Lake for about 1/2 mile, then head west up (class 2 scramble on easy talus) up to the cirque on Krag Peak) and then head up to the ridge from there.