Black Crater — Hike Logs

All logged hikes for Black Crater (Central Oregon).

Black Crater

HOT, DRY, AND DUSTY! We got to the trailhead early, knowing that it was going to be a scorcher of…

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June 27, 2021 2 Comments

Black crater beauty

Towards top trail difficult to follow because of snow. Used spikes for last part & that helped. Wildflowers just beginning…

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June 22, 2021 No Comments

Snowshoes & sunburn!

Hiked in on the closed Makenzie Pass Highway 242 & camped at trailhead. Everything here is burned. Shared the road…

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May 30, 2021 No Comments

Black Crater

We parked at the snow gate where the HWY was closed and backpacked into the TH in shorts and Tshirt…

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May 30, 2021 No Comments

Black Crater

Perfect weather! The first section of the hike was burned from a fire in 2017 but still beautiful. Great views…

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October 28, 2020 No Comments

#5 Black Crater

Hike was through a burned area all the trees were dead but the trail was nice and meandering for the…

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October 28, 2020 No Comments

Black Crater

Lovely hike up to Black Crater today! The hike was through mostly burned forest, but I often find beauty in…

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October 28, 2020 No Comments

Black Crater

Beautiful fall day, sunny and not cold.  Awesome view of lava fields to the west.  Clear view of surrounding peaks. …

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October 27, 2020 No Comments

Black Crater

#6 Black Crater ✅ well that wraps up the Six Pack of Peaks Challenge for me! Thanks to Melissa Gomez…

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October 17, 2020 No Comments