The Best Adventure in Crater Lake National Park? Wizard Island

Join me as I explore one of the most unique experiences in Crater Lake National Park, hiking Wizard Island. The adventure begins with the steep Cleetwood Cove Trail, the only legal access to Crater Lake's shoreline. From there, I take a boat across the deepest lake in the United States to Wizard Island, a cinder cone volcano that formed after the eruption of Mount Mazama nearly 7,700 years ago. On the island, I hike both the Summit Trail and the Fumarole Bay Trail, explore the Witches Cauldron, learn about the fascinating Old Man of the Lake, and experience Crater Lake from a perspective that very few visitors ever see. If you're planning your own visit to Crater Lake National Park, this video shows exactly what to expect from the boat ride, the hikes, and one of the park's most unforgettable adventures. 🥾 Trail Guides Wizard Island Summit Trail: 👉 https://www.trekkingwild.com/destinat... Fumarole Bay Trail: 👉 https://www.trekkingwild.com/destinat... Cleetwood Cove Trail: 👉 https://www.trekkingwild.com/destinat... Crater Lake National Park Visitor Guide: 👉 https://www.trekkingwild.com/national... Free National Park Trip Planning Bundle 👉 https://www.trekkingwild.com/national... 📍 Location Crater Lake National Park Oregon 📸 Subscribe for more hiking guides and backpacking adventures. Stay Wild. Stay Informed. 00:00 Intro 00:33 Hiking the Cleetwood Cove Trail 02:02 Boat Ride Across Crater Lake 02:22 The Old Man of the Lake 03:21 Hiking the Wizard Island Summit Trail 04:34 Reaching the Summit of Wizard Island 06:05 Is the Summit Trail Worth It? 09:01 Hiking the Fumarole Bay Trail 11:22 What Makes Wizard Island Special? 15:03 Outro #CraterLake #WizardIsland #NationalParks