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.

Christopher

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.

Christopher

November 24, 2023

Cycling

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Mohawk Lake to Pacific Peak and Crystal Peak

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Hike 12.6 miles (20.4 km) to Pacific Peak and Crystal Peak from Mohawk Lake, a difficult route with 3821 feet (1165 metres) of elevation gai

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Lower Crystal Lake Trail

2.74km

01:10

320m

Hike the moderate 1.7-mile Lower Crystal Lake Trail in White River National Forest, gaining 1065 feet to an alpine lake with peak views.

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Ten Mile Peak to Peak (Tenmile Range Traverse)

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2,030m

1,870m

The Ten Mile Peak to Peak (Tenmile Range Traverse) is a difficult 20.7-mile hike in Colorado, offering extreme high-alpine scrambling.

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