Lower Crystal Lake Trail
Rocky Mountain National Park, Larimer County, CO
Out-and-back trail in Rocky Mountain National Park, Larimer County, CO. Hiking & Walking.
- Distance
- 1.9 mi (3.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 430 ft (131 m)
- Est. Time
- 50 min
- High point
- 11,411 ft (3,478 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Lawn Lake site 1 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Lower Crystal Lake Trail
How long is Lower Crystal Lake Trail?
Lower Crystal Lake Trail is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) long. Most people take about 50 min. It climbs 430 ft (131 m) in total, up to a high point of 11,411 ft (3,478 m).
How hard is Lower Crystal Lake Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Lower Crystal Lake Trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Lower Crystal Lake Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Lower Crystal Lake Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (40% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on Lower Crystal Lake Trail?
No, dogs are not allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Lower Crystal Lake Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Walking. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Lower Crystal Lake Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Lower Crystal Lake Trail
- Crystal Lake Trail Rocky Mountain National Park · Easy · 1.9 mi (3.1 km)
- Upper Lawn Lake Trail Rocky Mountain National Park · Easy · 1.3 mi (2 km)
- The Saddle Rocky Mountain National Park · Moderate · 2.3 mi (3.6 km)
- Upper Crystal Lake Trail Rocky Mountain National Park · Easy · 1 mi (1.7 km)
- Spectacle Lakes Rocky Mountain National Park · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
- Ypsilon Lake Rocky Mountain National Park · Hard · 5.7 mi (9.2 km)
- Old Fall River Road Rocky Mountain National Park · Expert · 10 mi (16.2 km)
- Lower Lawn Lake Trail Rocky Mountain National Park · Expert · 10.4 mi (16.8 km)
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