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Crystal Lake Trail

Intermediate/Difficult
 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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1.5

Miles

2.4

KM

85%

Runnable

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°)

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

Description

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

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Land Manager: National Park Service - Rocky Mountain National Park

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  4.3 from 6 votes

#1

in Mummy Range

#8406

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#1

in Mummy Range

#673

in Colorado

#8,406

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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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