Little Crater Lake

Difficulty	Distance	Steps	Elevation Gain	USFS Trail #
Easy	0.3 Miles One-way	609 est.		500

Steps are estimated from the hike distance and a difficulty-based stride length.

Formula: distance in miles × 5,280 feet ÷ stride length

Stride length is adjusted because tougher trails usually shorten each step:

Difficulty	Stride length
Unknown	2.2 ft
Accessible	2.3 ft
Easy	2.6 ft
Moderate	2.1 ft
Difficult	2.0 ft
More Difficult	1.9 ft
Strenuous	1.8 ft

The result is rounded to the nearest whole step and shown as an estimate.

Notes

Short trail crossng a meadow, entering a small stand of trees which open up to Little Crater Lake. A viewing deck and informational sign are at the lake. First 800-feet is barrier free.

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Safety Tip

Hiking with Children

Teach kids what to do if they get lost or separated from the group. They should hug a tree near an open area and stay put. They should also know how to signal for help. And more!