Crater Lake National Park

Annie Spring Spur Trail

easy FamiliesBeginnersPCT Connectors
0 mi Distance
Varies Estimated Time
Out & Back Trail Type

What to Expect

The Annie Spring Spur Trail is the kind of trail that earns its keep through usefulness rather than drama. Threading through a dense stand of Shasta red fir and mountain hemlock at the southern base of Crater Lake's caldera, this easy connector links the Pacific Crest Trail to Mazama Village and its campground. The forest floor stays cool and shaded even on warm summer afternoons, and the soft duff underfoot makes for quiet, unhurried walking. Annie Spring itself adds a touch of wilderness character — a reliable seep that's been a waypoint for travelers long before the park existed. There's no summit and no lake view, but the trail rewards anyone who wants to move through old-growth Cascades forest without earning it the hard way. Families with young kids, PCT thru-hikers grabbing a resupply, and campers looking to shake off their legs after a long drive will all find exactly what they came for.
FamiliesBeginnersPCT ConnectorsForest WalksCampground Hikers

Safety Advisory

Bears are active throughout the Mazama Village area, particularly near the campground — store food properly and make noise on the trail if visibility is limited by the dense timber.

Trail Details

Difficulty easy
Estimated Time Varies
Trail Type Out & Back
Pets Not allowed
Season Year-round
Trailhead Annie Spring Spur Trail
Trail Tips
  1. 1

    If you're camped at Mazama Village and want to meet PCT thru-hikers, this spur is your connection point — mid-morning is when most northbounders pass through on their push toward the rim.

  2. 2

    The trail stays snow-covered well into June most years; check the park's current conditions page before visiting in late spring, as the forest shade keeps snow longer than open areas at the same elevation.

  3. 3

    Annie Spring is an excellent spot to pause and listen — the combination of running water and dense forest canopy makes it one of the quieter corners of a park that can feel busy in peak summer. Early morning before the campground wakes up is ideal.

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