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    Location: Summit County, Colorado, United States

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    August 20, 2025

    Hiking

    Lower Crystal Lake is a great destination for hiking – if you have a capable car (high-clearance, 4WD) then you can even drive all the way to this place. The alpine lake is home to cutthroat trout. Pikas, moose, deer and marmots roam the area around it. The lake is not located in a National Park, but in the White River National Forest.

    July 11, 2023

    Hiking

    Amazing view of Lower Crystal Lake as it is nestled inside a half bowl of Father Dyer Peak and Mount Helen. You can fish at the lake and spot moose, elk, and smaller mammals. You are allowed to camp here, but must follow National Park regulations.

    November 24, 2023

    Cycling

    Amazing view of Lower Crystal Lake as it is nestled inside a half bowl of Father Dyer Peak and Mount Helen. You can fish at the lake and spot moose, elk, and smaller mammals. You are allowed to camp here, but must follow National Park regulations.

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    1. Crystal Trail — White River National Forest

    14.7km

    05:49

    1,000m

    1,000m

    Alpine lake hopping between dramatic peaks with mountain goats and cutthroat trout sightings.

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    Forest trail to pristine Crystal Lake with historic Francie's Cabin and alpine wildlife viewing.
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    Elevation 3,660 m

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