Lake · Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Crystal Lake
7.4 mi round trip3,518 ft gainHardDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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Day hikeFree self-issue
Fill out the free wilderness permit at the trailhead kiosk.
OvernightFree self-issue
No reservation. Use the same free permit, keep groups to 12 or fewer, and camp at least 200 ft from water.
Alpine Lakes Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance7.4 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,518 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation4,744 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Crystal Lake is a lake reached by a 7.4-mile round trip from Pratt Lake Trailhead. The route follows Pratt Lake Trail, then Granite Mountain Trail 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 Pratt Lake Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.