Trip

Day Hike - Crystal Lakes (Mount Rainier)

Trip will initially open to Tacoma Branch Conditioning Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers, based on availability, 7-10 days prior to date of the hike.

Sat, Jul 8, 2023
Committee: Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
Activity Type: Day Hiking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Moderate
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 9.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft
Pace: 1.5 to 2 mph depending on terrain

Availability: 4 (7 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

Enumclaw Ranger Station 7am

Leader's notes

Hike with us to Crystal Lakes and check off one of the destinations on the Tacoma Branch Mt. Rainier Lakes badge. Upper and Lower Crystal Lakes are bursting with wildflowers after the snow melts and if the weather and timing are right, we will have a view of Mt. Rainier as we climb higher above Upper Crystal Lake towards the PCT junction. Expect limited off trail travel to get to our lunch spot and as we make our way around Upper Crystal Lake where the trail fades in an out. Learn more about how to responsibly travel off trail here.

Trip will initially open to Tacoma Branch Conditioning Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers, based on availability, 7-10 days prior to date of the hike.

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
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