Lake · Lake Wenatchee
Crescent Lake
10.3 mi round trip3,549 ft gainHardDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightNo permit
No permit or reservation. Camp at least 200 ft from lakes and streams.
Outside wilderness and park boundaries, on Forest Service land. Matched from official boundaries and trail managers. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance10.3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,549 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation5,466 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Crescent Lake is a lake reached by a 10.3-mile round trip from Merritt Lake Trailhead. The route follows Merritt Lake Trail #1588, then Nason Ridge Trail #1583 to the shore.
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What you need
Parking and passes
Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Merritt Lake Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.