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Crystal Lakes (Mount Rainier)

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Day Hike - Crystal Lakes (Mount Rainier)

Short but steep hike to a beautiful alpine lake

Contacts

Linda Shewey
Linda Shewey
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,300 ft

Meet at the Black Diamond Bakery at 8:30am for a delicious cinnamon roll then carpool to the trailhead.  Bathrooms available here

Moderate + 6 mile hike, but will go at a moderate pace with plenty of rest breaks as needed.  Bring lunch and plenty of water and sturdy hiking shoes.

If trail not snow-free by time of hike, will go to Greenwater Lakes instead.

no parking pass needed at trailhead

Route/Place

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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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  1. Navigation
  2. Sun protection
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination
  5. First aid supplies
  6. Fire
  7. Repair kit and tools, including knife
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter
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