Day 5 – 8/19 – Crater Lake!

We begin our carpool to Crater Lake at 8:45 this morning, where we will enjoy the scenic vistas all around Crater Lake by trolley.

First off, Mount Mazama was the tallest peak in Oregon at 12,000 feet. Then it had a huge eruption around 5400 B.C.  After the eruption was over, the caldera rim of Crater Lake had an elevation from 7,000 to 8,000 feet.  The eruption was estimated to have spewed 12 cubic miles of rock over the area.  We will be able to see where that 5,000 feet of mountain landed when Mount Mazama had this sudden 5,000 foot change in elevation.  The caldera was formed that became Crater Lake.  It is estimated that it took 720 years to fill the lake to its present depth.

Lunch will be enjoyed at the Annie Creek Restaurant.  Returning to the RV park, we will visit Rogue Gorge Viewpoint, and Natural Bridge along the Rouge River. 

Chuck Wagon dinner of hot dogs and hamburgers at the campground, followed by entertainment…karaoke.  We’ll see who can carry a tune…or not!  Adult beverages might help.