Vidae Falls in Crater Lake National Park

Vidae Falls

Vidae Falls is a 100-foot, spring-fed waterfall located on the side of East Rim Drive.

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Vidae Falls Details

Vidae Falls is a 100-foot, spring-fed waterfall located on the side of East Rim Drive, 3.1 miles east of Park Headquarters. There is a small pullout on the waterfall side of the road as well as a larger pullout and picnic area directly across the street. East Rim Drive stays open from late June until mid-October, when snow begins to fall. In the winter, you can ski or snowshoe to see the frozen falls.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Vidae Falls

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0.1 mi away

Crater Peak Trail

This trail winds up Vidae Ridge, passing through hemlock and fir forest.

1.1 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

Sun Notch Viewpoint

Scenic overlook has views of the Phantom Ship and Dutton Cliffs, with the option for a moderate hike.

1.9 mi away

Castle Crest Wildflower Trail

The Castle Crest Wildflower Trail is moderate hike on the south end of the park.

2.0 mi away

Crater Lake National Park

The deepest lake in the United States, Crater Lake's waters sink 1,943 feet into a dormant volcanic caldera.