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Crystal Lakes (Mount Rainier)

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Day Hike - Crystal Lakes (Mount Rainier)

Crystal Lakes

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Robert Michelson
Robert Michelson
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  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,300 ft
0900 at Trailhead on SR410 4.5 miles inside Rainier NP
Features: two alpine lakes, rocky peaks, Rainier views, wonderful early season wildflowers. Trail is steep but not too long. Long lunch at upper Crystal lake. This is a no fee portion of Rainier NP. Some snow patches possible.
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Crystal Lakes (Mount Rainier)


  • Trails Illustrated Mount Rainier National Park
    Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
    Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
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