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Crystal Lake Trail

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 4.3 (6)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Rocky Mountain National Park
  5. Mummy Range
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“A short trail leading to a serene alpine lake. ”

Brian Smith
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Map Key

1.5

Miles

2.4

KM

Point to Point

11,511' 3,509 m

High

11,001' 3,353 m

Low

522' 159 m

Up

37' 11 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

30%

Max Grade (17°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · River/Creek · Swimming · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This trail leaves Lawn Lake Trail and ascends to beautiful Crystal Lake. Hikers are greeted by stunning views of Lawn Lake initially and rewarded for their efforts with even better vistas at Crystal Lake.

Contacts

Land Manager: National Park Service - Rocky Mountain National Park

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Brian Smith
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Trail Ratings

  4.3 from 6 votes

#1

in Mummy Range

#8764

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  4.3 from 6 votes
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Trail Rankings

#1

in Mummy Range

#671

in Colorado

#8,764

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Lawn Lake with permission from Ed Ogle
Jan 8, 2015 near Estes Park, CO
Lawn Lake makes for a spectacular view.
Jul 4, 2017 near Estes Park, CO
Near tree line close to the Crystal Lakes
Jul 22, 2018 near Estes Park, CO
Lawn Lake viewed from the west
Jul 22, 2018 near Estes Park, CO
Looking at the lower, smaller Crystal Lake
Jul 22, 2018 near Estes Park, CO
Little Crystal Lake and Fairchild with permission from Hobbes7714 Photo Credit: Andrew Wahr Link: https://twitter.com/WahrAndrew
Jan 8, 2015 near Estes Park, CO

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Weather

Today
43°F · 24°F 6°C · -4°C
Sat
34°F · 17°F 1°C · -8°C
Sun
28°F · 15°F -2°C · -9°C
Mon
32°F · 20°F 0°C · -7°C
Tue
27°F · 11°F -3°C · -12°C
Wed
25°F · 12°F -4°C · -11°C

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Check-Ins

Aug 24, 2024
Brad Costa
Jun 16, 2018
Megan Pamperin
Beautiful views, some snow.
Aug 25, 2017
Sally Ulianich
Beautiful! Hike in a ways to see both lakes. 1.5mi
Jul 11, 2017
Kate Muller

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