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Crescent Lake Trail
An 8.3 mile-long less-developed hiking trail following the shore of Crescent Lake. This trail travels mostly though open meadows and brushy areas with views of Crescent Lake and the surrounding mountains the entire way. It is rough, overgrown, and there are creeks that must be forded. Visitation is light. Snow can linger here until early June.
Click here for the Recreation Opportunity Guide on Crescent Creek Trail
Click here for the Recreation Opportunity Guide on Carter Lake Trail
At a Glance
| Restrictions: | Closed to motorized vehicles May 1- November 30. Closed to pack/saddle stock April1-June 30. Not recommended for horses or bicycles. |
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General Information
Directions:Access is via Carter Lake Trail (3.4 miles) or Crescent Creek Trail (6.4 miles). This trail is not used in winter when the travel route becomes the frozen surface of Crescent Lake.
Activities
Dispersed Camping
Designated backcountry campsites, most of which include bear resistant food lockers.
Backpacking
Combine with Crescent Creek Trail and Carter Lake Trail for an 18 mile through hike. Crescent Lake Trail is rough, overgrown and there are creeks that must be forded.
| Difficulty Level: | Difficult |
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