Trip
Day Hike - Crystal Lakes (Mount Rainier)
Join co-leader Carlanna Livingstone and me for a moderately-paced hike to Crystal Lakes (out and back on the same trail) in the heart of Mt. Rainier NP.
Contacts
- Sat, Sep 21, 2019
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.75 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,300 ft
- Pace: 2.0
- FULL, 4 on waitlist (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at 8 am at the USDA Forest Service Office in Enumclaw to carpool to the trailhead. If you plan to drive yourself to the trailhead, please be there and ready to begin hiking by 9. I will send out a reminder email to participants a couple days in advance of the hike.
Please be in appropriate condition to be able to complete six miles with a 2,300 feet of elevation gain (starting at about 3,400 feet above sea level). We will stop for clothing adjustments and short breaks along the way, as needed, going at a slow(ish) to moderate and steady pace. If you’re someone who likes to go super fast, this may not be the hike for you. :)
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.
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