Crystal Lakes Trail,
Mount Rainier National Park

Located 29.4 miles from Roslyn, Washington (WA)
4 Stars
7,076 Steps 1  (3.1 mi)
Trails National Parks Mount Rainier Crystal Lakes Trail

Elevation

The Crystal Lakes Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,840 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,596 ft. and an elevation range of 2,244 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
3.1 mi3,596 ft5,840 ft2,244 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
2.1 hrs187.02,244 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.4 hrs0.00 ft2,244 ft
Data Accuracy
4 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Crystal Lakes Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Clear West Peak, WA
  2. North Topo Map: Sun Top, WA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Noble Knob, WA
  4. West Topo Map: Sunrise, WA
  5. Topo Map: White River Park, WA
  6. East Topo Map: Norse Peak, WA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Mount Rainier East, WA
  8. South Topo Map: Chinook Pass, WA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Cougar Lake, WA

FAQ

What is the length of the Crystal Lakes Trail?
The length of the trail is 3.1 miles (5.0 km) or 7,076 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Crystal Lakes Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 2.1 hours in one direction and in 1.4 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.