Lake · Chinook and Crystal
Elizabeth Lake
5.7 mi round trip1,321 ft gainModerateDay 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
Distance5.7 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,321 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation5,836 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Elizabeth Lake is a lake reached by a 5.7-mile round trip from Upper C Lot. The route follows Bullion Basin Trail, then Silver Creek Trail, then Henskin Lake Trail, then Crystal 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 Upper C Lot. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.