Sun Notch Trail,
Crater Lake National Park

Located 25.3 miles from Chiloquin, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
1,530 Steps 1  (0.7 mi)
Trails National Parks Crater Lake Sun Notch Trail

Elevation

The Sun Notch Trail has a maximum elevation of 7,162 ft., a minimum elevation of 7,051 ft. and an elevation range of 111 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.7 mi7,051 ft7,162 ft111 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
20 min11.2134 ft112 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
20 min9.3112 ft134 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 Sun Notch 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 Sun Notch Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.7 miles (1.1 km) or 1,530 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Sun Notch Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 20 minutes in one direction and in 20 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.