fietsbob
Too short a vacation break? How about drive there, with the Bikes.. and ride the Crater Lake rim road?
^^ This might be a good option.
I've ridden Hwy 138, Diamond Lake Highway, from the Roseburg area to Crater Lake. Other than being uphill all the way it is a great ride. You wouldn't probably would not do the entire 33 mile loop around the lake, but go into the park at the south entrance from 138; exiting at the north entrance down to Highway 62 to 230, and back to 138.
Getting from Eugene to Roseburg is a challenge. I may be wrong, but Highway 58 to 97 may be the shortest, if not the fastest way. The 14 miles of uphill from Highway 97 to the south entrance of the park will warm you up for the 9 mile climb to the rim. I've also ridden this route, and you can see all 14 miles; it is as straight as an arrow. Check out both routes.
This year it won't be a problem, but snow can block the roads well into July. My wife and I have an annual tradition of grabbing our tele skis, and skiing at Crater Lake on the 4th of July.
Fourth of July
Llao Rock, Crater Lake NP on the 4th.
