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Rim Drive
Rim Drive is the 33-mile road that circumnavigates Crater Lake.
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Rim Drive Details
Rim Drive is the 33-mile road that circumnavigates Crater Lake. Visitors are free to drive their own cars around this narrow road, which winds around the lake with lots of steep climbs and descents. The drive can be done in under an hour, but you should budget two to three hours because you'll want to stop for at least a few of the more than 30 pullouts, overlooks, and picnic areas that offer incredible views of the lake from every angle. Some of the best views of the lake are on the western side of the park. Rangers recommend doing the drive from west to east, because most of the pullouts are easier to access on the right.
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