Rim Village – Watchman Overlook loop from Mazama Village

Rim Village – Watchman Overlook loop from Mazama Village

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Rim Village – Watchman Overlook loop from Mazama Village

02:18

41.5km

780m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.8 km for 116 m

After 12.8 km for 175 m

After 17.3 km for 129 m

After 21.0 km for 101 m

After 21.1 km for 101 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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16 m

Mazama Village

Highlight • Settlement

Mazama Village is an important base camp for Crater Lake National Park. You will find a general store, a post office, an information center and a restaurant in the village. …

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10.9 km

Rim Village

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the Rim Village, you will find the main visitor center for Crater Lake National Park with nice rangers who will equip you with information and maps for your trip …

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12.9 km

Discovery Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

At this location, Crater Lake was first discovered by John Wesley Hillman in June 1853. Crater Lake is the result of a massive eruption of Mount Mazama that collapsed and …

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17.4 km

From the Watchman Overlook, you have a great view towards Wizard Island and Crater Lake itself. It is also the starting point for the hike up to the Watchman, an old fire tower with a stunning panoramic view.

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17.4 km

The Watchman Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the Watchman Overlook, you have a great view towards Wizard Island and Crater Lake itself. If you are willing to leave your bike for some minutes, this is also …

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21.1 km