Trail · Chinook and Crystal
Crystal Mountain Trail
10.3 mi round trip1,386 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 gain1,386 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point5,901 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Crystal Mountain Trail is a 10.3-mile round trip, out and back from Upper C Lot. The route follows Bullion Basin Trail, then Silver Creek Trail, then Henskin Lake Trail, then Crystal Mountain Trail.
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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 Upper C Lot. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.