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United States Rim Drive Difficulty: 6/10

Crater Lake Rim Drive - Volcanic Caldera Loop

Circling the razor rim of America's deepest lake inside the collapsed Mount Mazama caldera. Pristine cobalt-blue water views, sweeping curves along sheer pumice drops, and crisp high-altitude alpine air.

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Distance
Distance
33 mi
53 km total run
Turns
Turns
150
4.5 turns per mile
Summit
Summit
7,865 ft
Cloudcap Overlook
Surface
Surface
Paved (Twisty)
Difficulty: 6/10
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CARTO Dark Matter GL
Start: Rim Village / West Rim, OR End: Cloudcap / East Rim Loop, OR
Elevation Profile 6,400 – 7,865 ft
SUMMIT 7,865 FT
Cloudcap Overlook
Apex Density Index 4.5 curves / mi
Scenic Sweeper Technical Switchback
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Start Point Rim Village / West Rim, OR 42.8953, -122.1424
Summit / High Point Cloudcap Overlook 7,865 FT Summit
End Destination Cloudcap / East Rim Loop, OR 42.8953, -122.1424
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many curves and miles is Crater Lake Rim Drive - Volcanic Caldera Loop?

Crater Lake Rim Drive - Volcanic Caldera Loop spans 33 miles and packs approximately 150 curves (4.5 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 6,400 ft - 7,865 ft (Cloudcap Overlook) and technical rating 6/10.

Where are the start and end coordinates?

The route starts at Rim Village / West Rim, OR (Latitude 42.8953, Longitude -122.1424) and finishes at Cloudcap / East Rim Loop, OR (Latitude 42.8953, Longitude -122.1424).

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