The View From The End Of The Highest Paved Road In Oregon ...

... does not disappoint.

I burned some of my PTO accrued from the last year on a road trip to the state's crown jewel, Crater Lake National Park, late last month for some overdue rest and relaxation.

While the road that runs along the rim of the lake is only 32-ish miles, its rollercoaster-like elevation profile presents a formidable challenge — and serves up some stunning views.

At the southeastern corner of the park is a spur that branches off the primary road and winds its way to the Cloudcap Overlook (~7800 feet), where I paused for a moment to document this stunning scene.

The climb wasn't easy, but it was 100% worth it! You can read more — much, much more — about my route at BikeTiresDirect.

xoxo

Looping Oregon's Only National Park On A Road Bike Is Hella Fun

The route at Crater Lake isn't particularly challenging but it doesn't come free: there's roughly 4,000 feet of climbing spread across the route's 33 miles! More snaps at my Facebook ...