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Crystal Lakes Trail - Mount Rainier National Park
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DISTANCE
3 miles each way
DIFFICULTY
Moderate
TRAIL TYPE
Out and Back
SEASON
Summer
ELEVATION
2300 feet gain
This is a nice trail that goes to the Crystal Lakes with an option to branch off and go to Crystal Peak. From the parking lot, the trail starts with switchbacks for most of the way to the lake. The clear, blue Upper Crystal Lake is surrounded by small peaks and is very scenic. There is a trail around the lake and another trail that goes over the ridge to Sheep Lake and down to a different parking area.
PARKING
National Park Pass RequiredCOST / ENTRY FEE
National Park Pass RequiredFACILITIES
Toilet at Upper Crystal LakePHOTOS
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