Cleeetwood Cove Trail Reopens at Crater Lake

The Cleetwood Cove Trail at Crater Lake has reopened just in time for 4th of July weekend. Here is the announcement from the NPS. "The Cleetwood Cove Trail opens today - just in time for the 4th of July weekend! This steep and strenuous trail drops 700 feet in 1.1 miles and provides the only safe and legal access to the shore of Crater Lake. Please #RecreateResponsbily while hiking the Cleetwood Cove Trail and enjoying the lakeshore. ☀️ The trail is hot and only partially shaded. Bring plenty of water, energizing snacks, sun protection, and sturdy shoes. 🧻 There are currently no restrooms on the trail or along the lakeshore. Restrooms are located in the trailhead parking area. 🔷 Help us keep Crater Lake blue! To protect the clarity of the lake and decrease the possibility of introducing invasive species, only bathing suits and basic clothing may be worn in the water. All other items, including personal life jackets, snorkeling gear, wetsuits, kayaks, and paddleboards are prohibited. For more information about the Cleetwood Cove Trail, please visit: https://www.nps.gov/crla/planyourvisit/cleetwood-cove.htm. 2021 NPS Photo by Pele LaFrance [This photo shows a view of Cleetwood Cove from above on a cloudy day. There are evergreen trees in the foreground and views of the lake's deep blue color. Mount Scott is in the background.]"