Peak · Olympic National Park

Crystal Ridge

14.4 mi round trip3,983 ft gainVery hardDay hike: No permitOvernight: Reservation

Permits and reservations

Day hikeNo permit

Day hikes need no permit, only the park entrance pass.

OvernightReservation

Every overnight stay needs a wilderness permit from Recreation.gov. Bear canisters are required at all wilderness camps (free loaners at Wilderness Information Centers).

Permit calendar

Summer permits releaseApril 15, 7 AM PT

Summer quota seasonMay 15 to October 15

Olympic National Park wilderness rules from the National Park Service. Quota areas include Seven Lakes Basin, Grand Valley, Royal Lake, the Ozette coast, and Enchanted Valley. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance14.4 miRound trip, out and back

Elevation gain3,983 ftTotal climb, round trip

Summit5,049 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Crystal Ridge is a peak reached by a 14.4-mile round trip from Boulder Creek / Olympic Hot Springs. The route follows Olympic Hot Springs Trail, then Appleton Pass Trail, then Boulder Lake Trail, then Happy Lake Ridge Trail to the summit.

Heads up: the last stretch to the top is off trail.

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What you need

Parking and passes

National park entrance fee: $30 per vehicle for 7 days, the $55 Olympic annual pass, or an America the Beautiful pass. The park does not take cash.

Buy an entrance pass

Getting there

The hike starts at Boulder Creek / Olympic Hot Springs. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

Directions to the trailheadGoogle Maps See the peak on a mapGoogle Maps

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