Little Crater Campground, Day 3

We visited Paulina Falls, hiking down to the base of the falls. The waterfall spills 80 feet over volcanic cliffs, and although the falls were dramatic, I bet they're spectacular in the spring when the snows melt! Paulina Creek is the only surface outlet from Paulina Lake.









We also drove to the top of Paulina Peak, the highest point within the Monument at 7,985 feet. The 360° view from the top includes the Cascade Range from California to Washington, the Basin and Range region of eastern Oregon, and a clear view of the caldera lakes and surrounding landscape.