where gold prospector John Wesley Hillman first viewed Crater Lake in 1853. When you are finished trekking, be sure to stop at the Rim Village where you can grab a bite to eat and pick up a souvenir at the gift shop to top off the great day in the snow! View the latest Crater Lake Visitor Guide for more outdoor activities and to plan your next snowy adventure!
LOWER TABLE ROCK If an incredible view is what you’re looking for, Lower Table Rock is the trail for you. This hike offers something fun each season, winter is a particularly interesting time to visit. In the winter, there are pools that form and invite the sounds of hundreds of croaking frogs! If you’re there in the very early morning, or early evening, you might catch their symphony! The Siskiyou and Cascade Mountain Ranges frame the beautiful valley view you get when you reach the top of Lower Table Rock. Distance: 6.2 miles Elevation gain: 850 ft. HYATT LAKE CAMPGROUND Further away from town, you can find Hyatt Lake Campground. About 35 miles from Medford, this gem is accessible
ROXY ANN PEAK TRAIL If you’re looking for a quick and easy destination for a winter outdoor hike, Roxy Ann Peak Trail should be at the top of your list. The peak can be seen from the heart of Medford, and the view from the top is breathtaking, especially when it’s covered in snow! Open year-round, this trail is dog friendly, and a suitable hike for all levels. If the weather isn’t too blustery, pack a lunch and enjoy the views from one of the three picnic areas located along the trail: Prescott Park Picnic Area , Roxy Ann Picnic Area , and Madrone Ledge Picnic Area. When you reach the top, your hard work is rewarded. On a clear day you can catch a glimpse of several other Southern Oregon summits including Mt. Shasta, Pilot Rock, Mt. Ashland, Wagner Butte, Mt. McLoughlin, and Soda Mountain. Distance: 4.9 loop trail Elevation Gain: 1,036 feet
less than an hour from town, but once you’re there you’ll feel like you’re on a winter wonderland vacation! The campground turns into 1 mile of great show-shoeing terrain. And if that’s not enough, the road around the east side of the lake shuts down in the winter making this area prime terrain for sledding, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and some snowmobiles! This spot allows you to choose your own winter adventure. The best part is you can be there in less than an hour! n
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