Trip

Day Hike - Crystal Lakes & Sourdough Gap

Join me for this hike to a beautiful alpine lake with wildflowers in their beginning stages. Depending on trail conditions, we can make our way towards Sourdough Gap for more elevation and views of Mt. Rainier.

Sun, Jul 10, 2022
Committee: Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
Activity Type: Day Hiking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Moderate
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 6.7 mi
Elevation Gain: 2,390 ft
High Point Elevation: 6,400 ft
Pace: 2.0 mph

Availability: 7 (9 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

We will meet at the Enumclaw Ranger Station at 7:15am. Folks that are interested can arrange carpools from here to the trailhead.

Leader's notes

We will enjoy a nice pace up to Upper Crystal Lake with the promise of some wildflowers. Depending on our timing and trail conditions, we can continue on towards Sourdough Gap after a lunch break at the lake.

Bring poles and micro spikes for some snow travel after Lower Crystal Lake and traveling up towards Sourdough Gap.

Route/Place

Crystal Lakes (Mount Rainier)

Recommended Maps:
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.