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Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks hiking guide

Crystal Lake Trail

A 9.5-mile out-and-back with 3,150 ft of climbing in Mineral King, rated difficult.

Crystal Lake Trail, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Photo: J Doll · CC BY 3.0

Key facts

Length
9.5 mi (15.2 km)
Elevation gain
3,150 ft (960 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Difficult
Area
Mineral King
Highest point
10,800 ft
Lowest point
7,808 ft

About Crystal Lake Trail

This trail leads through a white pine forest to a picturesque mountain lake. The area is rich in history with remnants of past mining activities. The lake offers opportunities for fishing and camping, making it a tranquil retreat for nature lovers.

Route map

Route map of Crystal Lake Trail in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks0.5 miN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Crystal Lake Trail8,0009,00010,00002468Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 10,800 ftLow 7,808 ft
Elevation runs from 7,808 ft to 10,800 ft over 9.3 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

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