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  2. OR
  3. …Southwest Oregon
  4. Crater Lake National Park
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“An easy, wheelchair accessible trail to a stunning waterfall. ”

Tom Robson
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1.0

Miles

1.6

KM

Point to Point

6,509' 1,984 m

High

6,395' 1,949 m

Low

125' 38 m

Up

27' 8 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

13%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Waterfall · Wildflowers

Family Friendly Kids will love this easy, short trail and be in awe of the prize at the end.

Description

This trail is a quiet hike through an old-growth forest to the base of a gushing waterfall surrounded by wildflowers. The path is dirt and doesn't have much elevation gain.

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Land Manager: National Park Service - Crater Lake National Park

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Tom Robson
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Trail Ratings

  4.1 from 8 votes

#9

in Crater Lake National Park

#9984

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  4.1 from 8 votes
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Trail Rankings

#9

in Crater Lake National Park

#293

in Oregon

#9,984

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Plaikni Falls, as seen from up close to the falls.
Jan 19, 2016 near Crater…, OR
It was an easy trail and really accessible, with great views. It was a fun time.
Nov 7, 2016 near Crater…, OR
Plaikni Falls.
Mar 2, 2016 near Crater…, OR

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Oct 4, 2023
Jodi K
Last hike at CraterLake. Let's make it a good one! 2mi
Aug 8, 2021
Cameron Booth
An easy walk up to a rather lovely waterfall. Out of the way, but recommended. 2.2mi — 0h 43m
Jul 15, 2021
Tom Herr
Easy hike up to breathtaking waterfalls. Great time! 2mi
Jul 7, 2021
Stephanie Cairney
Oct 3, 2020
Elizabeth Kurzava
Jul 23, 2020
Stephen Pack
Sep 14, 2019
Michelle Peralta
Sep 11, 2019
Laurent Trincklin

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