Trip

Day Hike - Crystal Lakes & Sourdough Gap

An early season hike to crystal lakes and, if snow conditions allow, Sourdough Gap.

Sat, Jun 21, 2025
Committee: Seattle Hiking Committee
Activity Type: Day Hiking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Moderate
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 6.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 1,800 ft

Leadership Permission Required
Availability: 3 (7 capacity)
Registration Open: Mon, Jun 9, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Registration Closed: Thu, Jun 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Leader's notes

There will be some short but easy snow covered trail travel likely at the upper lake and/or Sourdough gap. Leaders permission to make sure each participant is aware of this and has done some trips where hiking on snow was involved previously.

Meeting place and time

7:30am at the Crystal Peak Trailhead.

Route/Place

Crystal Lakes (Mount Rainier)

Recommended Maps & Charts:
Trails Illustrated Mount Rainier National Park
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
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