Katherine Burton
It's best as a summer/early fall ride as there tends to be snow even into May some years. If you are new to biking or taking someone who is there's a great out and back section of the trail that's about a 6 mile round trip and has very minimal elevation change. Camping here is very popular so reserve early or if you want somewhere close but a little quieter you can either bike/hike in to Meditation Point (about a mile and a half in) and camp in one of the 4-5 campsites for free there (there is also a pit toilet, though it's not the nicest), or drive 15 minutes back to Little Crater Lake Campground. It's a small loop but very few people camp there so it's a lot quieter. And the trail to the lake crosses a marshy field that's great for laying and watching the stars from! (Stay on the trail as it is a wetland!)
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If you want a more rustic adventure you can take the left just before the campground exit and camp for free on the other side of the lake! You can camp right along the beach or in the woods. Awesome spot and a lot more secluded! Note: the road is very rough. I've seen low clearance vehicles do it but it's a slow, careful drive.
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Bring electronics in waterproof bags (ziplocks are cheap decent options) as it's hard to keep things dry.
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Be careful of underwater currents, lots of drunks and rocks in the water below the surface. Fun spot to swim and hang out but respect the river and know your limits. A few people die here every year.
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