– Lat/Long: 42.93° N 122.12° W

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Crater Lake

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Crater Lake

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  • Elevation: 2487 m
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  • Best months to climb: June, July, August, September
  • Convenient center: Chemult
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1. Wizard Island (2113 m) 2.3 km
2. Mount Mazama (2487 m) 3.3 km
3. Mount Scott (2723 m) 8.2 km
4. Union Peak (2351 m) 13.8 km
5. Diamond Peak (2665 m) 18.5 km
6. Mount Thielsen (2797 m) 25.2 km
7. Mount Bailey (2551 m) 25.7 km
8. Howlock Mountain (2545 m) 30.0 km
9. Cinnamon Butte (1956 m) 34.6 km
10. Abbott Butte (1867 m) 35.1 km