Skell Head Loop via East Rim Drive
32.8 mi
Distance
18 hrs 57 min
Time
terrain
1,260 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a difficult loop trail to Mount Scott Trailhead in Crater Lake National Park.
This trail goes by Discovery Point, Watchman Overlook, Merriam Point, Mazama Rock, Rugged Crest Palisades, Skell Head, Ancient Spirits, Castle in the Crater, Pumice Castle Overlook, Victor View, Anchored in Time, Phantom Ship Overlook, Kerr Notch, Phantom Ship Trailhead, Vidae Falls, Bookstore, Steel Visitor Center, Crater Lake park headquarters, and Munson Springs.
Sights to See
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Slept at Annie Spring Snow Park before the trip. Went clockwise starting at 7am. Pack weight: 20 lbs. Brought 2.5 liters of water and was able to stretch that out so didn’t need to melt snow for water. 14 hrs would provide a little more resting time. Equipment worked great apart from bindings not easily locking in.
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