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Mt. Rainier Hikes
This is a popular hike in Mount Rainier National Park due to the easy access and no fee parking area. It is the first trail you hit once you enter the park on Highway 410. The mountain once had a fire lookout so the trail is well built. You even have the option to visit Crystal Lakes if you have the time and energy.
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Crystal Peak Trail

Summit Elevation: 6,595 feet
Hiking Distance: 3.8 miles one-way
Elevation Gain: 3,100 feet
Access: Paved Road
Access:
Take Highway 410 from Enumclaw to Crystal Mountain Blvd, and continue into Mount Rainier National Park. Drive 4.2 miles into the park to the trailhead on the left side of the road. There is good parking on both sides of the road. This trailhead is a half mile before the split for White River/Sunrise fee station.
The trail climbs a thousand feet to a junction where you choose Crystal Lakes or Crystal Peak. Take a right and follow the trail as it climbs to the summit. The terrain opens up well before the summit for some good views. With snow, have an ice axe, the open slopes go a long way if you slip.
Route:
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Trail starts by crossing Crystal Creek
Trail split lake vs peak
First view of the mountain
Crystal Lakes Basin
Looking south from the trail
White River Valley
Sourdough Mountains in the NE portion of Mt. Rainier National Park
Chinook Peak
Mountains of the East side of the park
Sunset over Rainier
Crystal Mountain