Umpqua Watersheds to Host Guided Snowshoe Hike at Crater Lake National Park on Feb. 14

Umpqua Watersheds will host a guided snowshoe hike at Crater Lake National Park on Saturday, Feb. 14. The outing is limited to 25 participants and requires advance reservation.

Participants can reserve a spot online at:
https://umpquawatersheds.org/mc-events/crater-lake-snowshoe-hike/

Travel and meetup details

Those traveling from Douglas County will meet at 8 a.m. Saturday in the parking lot east of the Roseburg Public Library. The group will depart promptly at 8:15 a.m.

A stop is planned at Diamond Lake Resort around 10 a.m. for restroom and store access before continuing to Crater Lake. Arrival at the Visitor Center is expected around 11:30 a.m., allowing time for lunch before the hike.

Anyone meeting the group at the park should gather at the top floor of Rim Village at 12:30 p.m. The group will meet with park rangers to receive snowshoes at about 1 p.m. near the lodge area before heading out.

Parking, fuel and entrance

Parking at Crater Lake is limited, and organizers ask participants to carpool when possible. Drivers should arrive with a full tank of fuel, as fueling options are limited in the area.

The trip itself is free. When entering the park, participants should tell gate staff they are with the Umpqua Watersheds group and may be admitted without charge, though visitors are advised to be prepared to pay the entrance fee if needed.

What participants should bring

Attendees are asked to bring:

• A sack lunch
• Warm winter clothing
• Good winter boots
• Snowshoes, if they have them
• Ski poles (recommended for balance)

Snowshoes will be provided by park rangers for use during the hike but must be returned afterward.

Crater Lake National Park requires all vehicles to carry tire chains, and drivers must install them if conditions require. Cell service in the park is limited.

Participants are encouraged to gather for a group photo before the hike. Food can be eaten inside the Rim Village Café, which has seating available for larger groups.

Questions about the trip can be directed to Kasey at:
kasey@umpquawatersheds.org