View to the south from near the summit of the Watchman, including a segment of Rim Drive, Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, United States.
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Rim Drive

Scenic byway · Oregon

Photo: Ian Poellet · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

Rim Drive is a designated scenic route in Oregon.

Rim Drive is a scenic highway in Crater Lake National Park in southern Oregon, United States. It is a 33-mile (53 km) loop that follows the caldera rim around Crater Lake. Due to its unique engineering and the surrounding park landscape, the drive was listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.From Wikipedia — Rim Drive, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo stops along the way

Volcano
Witches Cauldron3.0 km away · Klamath County
Watchman Lookout StationFire Lookout
Watchman Lookout Station3.9 km away · Jackson County
Crater LakeLake
Crater Lake4.9 km away · Klamath County · 1,885 m
Mount MazamaMountain Peak
Mount Mazama5.3 km away · Klamath County · 1,885 m
Waterfall
Duwee Falls5.3 km away · Klamath County · 1,814 m
Rock Formation
Llao Rock6.8 km away · Douglas County
Plaikni FallsWaterfall
Plaikni Falls8.2 km away · Klamath County
Union PeakMountain Peak
Union Peak11 km away · Klamath County · 2,315 m
Waterfall
Annie Falls11 km away · Klamath County · 1,557 m
Mount ScottMountain Peak
Mount Scott11 km away · Klamath County · 2,636 m
Waterfall
Stuart Falls14 km away · Klamath County · 1,662 m
Waterfall
Red Blanket Falls15 km away · Klamath County · 1,524 m

Tips for scenic drive photography

  • Drive the route in both directions — the views change completely.
  • Plan stops for golden hour at the highest overlooks; use pull-outs, never stop on the roadway.
  • Check seasonal closures for high-elevation roads before you go.
  • A polarizer cuts windshield-like glare on wet roads and foliage.