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Crystal Peak Trail

Crystal Peak Trail(edit)

based on 175 tracks & routes | |

MODERATE

#26 hike out of 275 in Mount Rainier National Park |

MODERATE

7.4 mi

Distance

3 hrs 20 min

Time

2,936 ft

Elev Gain

Overview

This is a moderate out and back trail to Crystal Peak in Mount Rainier National Park.

This trail goes by Crystal Lake Trailhead.

Sights to See

Rate this Hike

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rstoren 2 years, 4 months ago

Constant up but not too steep except for beginning mile. Excellent tread easy on the feet. Fabulous views at the top: of course Rainier but also Adams, Mt St Helens, Hood, Glacier to the north. Variety of flowers especially beargrass. TH says 7.8 miles RT but my Gaia tracked 8, consistent with guidebooks. Good early season hike since no snow by early July. Also not fa from Seattle.so convenient, most hike to Crystal Lakes.

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harrissp54 5 years, 3 months ago

Got to see all 6 volcanoes. Go on a clear day. Hike is pretty difficult. Go early to beat the crowds.

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kerimcghee 4 months ago

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rrgillen 2 years, 4 months ago

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payel.ray 2 years, 5 months ago

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jkalyan 2 years, 7 months ago

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Raji Sathish 3 years, 4 months ago

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gilbert6951 4 years, 4 months ago

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bsnook11 4 years, 4 months ago

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harrissp54 5 years, 3 months ago

★ ★

Public Tracks

gilbert6951 4 years, 4 months ago

Crystal Peak

Lovely trail, very good tread; great variety of wildflowers: paintbrush, penstemon, lupine, bear grass, tiger lilies, queens cup, etc. At top, views of Hood, Adams, St Helens, Baker, Glacier Peak and wonderful views of Rainier. Start early by 8:30 to avoid crowds on a weekday. Moderately strenuous.