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Sun Notch Viewpoint
Scenic overlook has views of the Phantom Ship and Dutton Cliffs, with the option for a moderate hike.
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Sun Notch Viewpoint Details
Pull off of East Rim Drive four miles east of Park Headquarters to access a short, moderate hike to Sun Notch Viewpoint, which overlooks Crater Lake, the Phantom Ship, and Dutton Cliffs. The hike begins at 7,000 feet and winds through wildflower fields before topping out at 7,115 feet above sea level, gaining roughly 115 feet over the course of .25 miles. The half-mile round-trip journey takes around 20 minutes. Be careful around the cliff edges!
Difficulty
Low
Distance
.25 miles
Estimated time
20 minutes
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Sun Notch Viewpoint
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0.2 mi away
Sun Notch Viewpoint Trail
This scenic overlook of the Phantom Ship and Dutton Cliffs includes the option of a moderate hike.
1.3 mi away
Vidae Falls
Vidae Falls is a 100-foot, spring-fed waterfall located on the side of East Rim Drive.
1.4 mi away
Crater Peak Trail
This trail winds up Vidae Ridge, passing through hemlock and fir forest.
1.5 mi away
Kerr Notch and Phantom Ship Overlook
The Phantom Ship Overlook at Kerr Notch offers great views of the Phantom Ship, a 300-foot-long, 16-foot-high island of jagged rock.
1.9 mi away
Castle Crest Wildflower Trail
The Castle Crest Wildflower Trail is moderate hike on the south end of the park.
