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Idaho
Crystal Lake Trail
6.1 mi
Distance
4,923 ft
Gain
3h 13m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
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Crystal Lake Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 6.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 4,923 ft
- Elevation loss
- 4,923 ft
- Highest point
- 8,660 ft
- Lowest point
- 7,333 ft
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About this trail
Crystal Lake Trail is a 12.28-mile out-and-back hike in Idaho with 4,923 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 8,660 feet.
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