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Crystal Lakes (Mount Rainier)

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Day Hike - Crystal Lakes (Mount Rainier)

An in-forest hike into a basin surrounded by peaks.....

Contacts

Frank McCracken
Frank McCracken
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,300 ft
  • Pace: easy but intentional

We will meet at the Puyallup/South Hill park N ride, Hwy 512 and 94th Ave. E, at 7:30 AM to car pool to the trailhead. No NW Forest Pass required for drivers.

first mile-and-a-half pretty much uphill, until a trail junction, then into the basin.

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
  • See full route/place details.
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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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