Garfield Peak is Crater Lake’s most convenient trail. Thanks to its location on the south rim, near the area that’s kept open year-round, you should be able to access this trail at almost any time, assuming the snow isn’t too deep. When I arrived at Crater Lake (in late September), I was somewhat frustrated to find out that a snowstorm the previous night had closed the entire loop road. Because I was entering the park from the south, on Route 62, I was able to get up to Rim Village — but I couldn’t go either direction around the lake. […]