点评:There are a couple different ways to hike up to Crater Lake within the Cradle Mountain National Park. We chose to start at Ronny Creek, hiking up to Crater Lake then onward to Marion's Lookout, before returning to the lake for a hike down to Dove Lake where we ended our trek. You can do this trail in reverse as well, starting at Dove Lake and ending at Ronny Creek.
The park shuttle service makes drop-off/pick-up at both Ronny Creek and Dove Lake. The track is moderately challenging with a fair bit of climbing and includes outstanding views throughout. We completed the track during April when the Fagus trees were changing colours, making for a beautiful autumn scene, particularly around Crater Lake. Would gladly repeat this particular hike the next time visiting Cradle Mountain National Park regardless of season.
Note: There are toilets at the main Visitor Centre and Dove Lake but not at Ronny Creak. As such, we'd suggest starting from Ronny Creek and ending at Dove Creek. There is also water refill stations at Dove Creek as well. Best to allow around 3 hours to complete this trail, possibly more if you want to enjoy a light packed lunch somewhere along the way.
翻译:在摇篮山国家公园内,徒步前往火山口湖有几种不同的方式。我们选择从罗尼溪出发,徒步前往火山口湖,然后前往马里恩瞭望台,再返回湖边,徒步下山至鸽子湖,我们在那里结束了这次徒步旅行。您也可以反向走这条路线,从鸽子湖出发,在罗尼溪结束。
公园班车在罗尼溪和鸽子湖均设有上下客点。这条路线难度适中,有不少攀爬路段,沿途风景优美。我们是在四月完成这条路线的,当时山毛榉树正值秋叶变色,尤其是在火山口湖周围,形成了美丽的秋景。下次去摇篮山国家公园,无论什么季节,我都很乐意再次选择这条路线。
注意:主游客中心和鸽子湖设有卫生间,但罗尼溪没有。因此,我们建议从罗尼溪出发,到鸽子溪结束。鸽子溪也设有补水站。最好留出大约 3 个小时来完成这条路线,如果您想在途中享用一顿简单的盒装午餐,则可能需要更多时间。