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Added by Kyle Frost
Catch a spectacular sunrise over the deepest lake in the United States. Easily one of the top 5 sunrises I've ever witnessed. Remember to check what time the sun is supposed to rise beforehand.
Drive to the overlook at Crater Lake well before sunrise. Actually, you should probably just sleep in your car for a bit to make sure you're not late for this incredible sight. Witness the changing colors and light as the sun creeps over the east side of the lake, throwing shadows and reflections around the rim.
You can hike up the ridges near the parking area for to get a different perspective on the view.
Sunrise times vary depending on the time of year, so make sure you check beforehand!
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Kirby Hays
10/28/2017
Top 10 Sunrises In My Book
I woke up early on a fall morning to come up and experience this sunrise. It was very accessible from the watchmen pull out. ...
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Sachith Siriwardane
8/22/2017
Top 5 for suresies
On our road trip up the West Coast, we decided to dip into Crater Lake to catch a rise, and it was one of ...
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Sarah Gooch
8/14/2016
Worth an early start
Despite some clouds early on, the sun eventually broke through and produced the most beautiful reflections on the lake. I wandered the Rim ...
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Jason Hatfield
10/26/2015
Avoid Spring
A beautiful place no matter what time of year but spring tends to be either very cloudy, very snowy, or both.
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Andrew Slaton
9/24/2015
YES!!!!
Thanks for the post... I think I found the exact spot you had, and it did not disappoint... well worth it!
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Nicole Slevin
9/17/2015
One of my favorite parts of the trip was waking up, finding the best place to sit - wrapped in blankets of course - ...
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Meredith Moran
5/21/2015
One of the most amazing sunsets I've witnessed!
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