Fumarole Bay Trail

An easy hike along the shore of Fumarole Bay on Wizard Island, the largest island in Crater Lake.

Plan Around Fumarole Bay Trail

A good stop is not just something to read about. Once it belongs on the day, move into a saved trip and build the route around it.

Add to tripView park guide

Use this detail page to confirm that the stop is worth it, then carry that decision into a trip draft while the park context is still fresh.

Fumarole Bay Trail Details

The Fumarole Bay Trail is an easy, 0.7-mile hike along the shore of Fumarole Bay on Wizard Island, the largest island in Crater Lake. The hike is flat, gaining less than 50 feet in elevation. You will start inland and work your way towards the shoreline along volcanic rocks (be careful they can be slippery). In order to get to Wizard Island you have to descend the Cleetwood Cove Trail and take a tour boat. Once on the island, you can also hike to the summit of Wizard Island.

Difficulty

Low

Distance

0.7 miles

Estimated time

30 minutes

Region

N/A

Nearby Parks Around Fumarole Bay Trail

Compare nearby parks around Fumarole Bay Trail when deciding whether to expand the route after this stop.

2.8 mi away

Crater Lake

National Park · OR

151.1 mi away

Redwood

National Park · CA

175.5 mi away

Lassen Volcanic

National Park · CA

266.9 mi away

Mount Rainier

National Park · WA

362.1 mi away

Olympic

National Park · WA

382.9 mi away

Yosemite

National Park · CA

Nearby Points of Interest Around Fumarole Bay Trail

Use nearby POIs to quickly expand your options beyond Fumarole Bay Trail while the map context is still fresh.

0.1 mi away

Wizard Summit Trail

This moderate hike to the top of Wizard Island affords a unique view of Crater Lake.

1.1 mi away

Watchman Overlook

Walk a short paved walkway along the caldera rim to a wonderful view of Wizard Island, the largest island in Crater Lake.

1.1 mi away

Watchman Overlook

Walk a short paved walkway along the caldera rim to a wonderful view of Wizard Island, the largest island in Crater Lake.

1.1 mi away

Watchman Overlook Trail

From the overlook, hike .8 miles to an old fire tower lookout with panoramic views of the lake.

1.5 mi away

Discovery Point

A historically-significant scenic overlook and hike.