Crystal Lakes (Mount Rainier)

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.

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

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.

We will meet at the Enumclaw Ranger Station at 7:15am. Folks that are interested can arrange carpools from here to the 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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  • Navigation
  • Headlamp
  • Sun protection
  • First aid
  • Knife
  • Fire
  • Shelter
  • Extra food
  • Extra water
  • Extra clothes
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