Garfield Peak Trail,
Crater Lake National Park

Located 26.1 miles from Chiloquin, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
4,083 Steps 1  (1.8 mi)
Trails National Parks Crater Lake Garfield Peak Trail

Elevation

The Garfield Peak Trail has a maximum elevation of 8,015 ft., a minimum elevation of 7,037 ft. and an elevation range of 978 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.8 mi7,037 ft8,015 ft978 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.1 hrs74.7896 ft23 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
49 min1.923 ft896 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Garfield Peak Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Pumice Desert West, OR
  2. North Topo Map: Pumice Desert East, OR
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Welch Butte, OR
  4. West Topo Map: Crater Lake West, OR
  5. Topo Map: Crater Lake East, OR
  6. East Topo Map: Pothole Butte, OR
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Union Peak, OR
  8. South Topo Map: Maklaks Crater, OR
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Sun Pass, OR

FAQ

What is the length of the Garfield Peak Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.8 miles (2.9 km) or 4,083 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Garfield Peak Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.1 hours in one direction and in 49 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.