Crystal Lake Trail #638Crystal Lake Trail #638 Highlights: Mountain views, old growth Forest, lake Distance: 2.5 miles one-way Beginning Elevation : 2500 feet Ending Elevation: 4500 feet Difficulty level: More Difficult Map(s): Green Trails #111 Sloan Peak Visitor Use: Low SUMMARY: Follow the road, formerly road #2710, now trail #657 (Meadow Mtn. Trail), for approximately 1.5 miles to a junction. Go left on the sometimes-brushy Crystal Lake Trail #638. After 2.0 miles from the junction the trail gets much steeper following an old fire line bordering an old clear cut. The trail then enters old-growth forest for the last 0.5 miles and comes out at the 20.8-acre Crystal Lake, elevation 4800 feet. Trees, meadows and grassy marshland give access to all around the lake. There are numerous camp sites nestled among the trees. This trail is not maintained for livestock.
TRAILHEAD ACCESS:From the Darrington, take the Mountain Loop Highway 9.0 miles to the White Chuck Road #23 and turn left (east). Follow this road for 6.0 miles to the Rat Trap Pass Road #2700 (signed Meadow Mountain Trail). Turn left (north) and drive 2.4 miles to the trailhead (may not be signed) on your right. Northwest Forest Pass required to park: Yes TRAILGUIDE Best Seasons: Summer/Fall AREA Darrington, Mountain Loop Highway RANGER STATION (NEAREST) 1405 Emmens St. Darrington, WA 98241 Open Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm(360) 436-1155
Verlot PublicService Center Open Thursday - Monday8 am - 4:30 pm (360) 691-7791 TRAIL REVIEW submit your review Notice: Hiking in the backcountry can be dangerous. Information on this website comes from a variety of sources. You have to be responsible for using good common sense and researching trails carefully. Things change constantly in the outdoors. Use caution while hiking so you can enjoy it safely. Don't get in over your head. A call to the ranger station and avalanche hotline(winter) are highly recommended. Bring the ten essentials and make sure someone knows where you are going and expect to be back.
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