
Trip
Day Hike - Crystal Lakes (Mount Rainier)
An in-forest hike into a basin surrounded by peaks.....
- Wed, Jul 17, 2019
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,300 ft
- Pace: easy but intentional
- 9 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
first mile-and-a-half pretty much uphill, until a trail junction, then into the basin.
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.
Route/Place
Crystal Lakes (Mount Rainier)
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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.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Sun protection
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination
- First aid supplies
- Fire
- Repair kit and tools, including knife
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter
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