Jen went hiking Crystal Lake September 6, 2022 12.5 miles 2,750 feet gained Crystal Lake 0 Lovely alpine swimming lake, not too cold, I actually paddled around a bit. Frequent loud rockfall from up on the mountain. Bugs on the wane. Lots of meadows with huckleberries on the Riley Camp Trail. More from Jen Cloud Point September 20, 2026 Larch crater September 16, 2026 The Devil's Garden September 8 to September 9, 2026 Pepper Mountain September 6, 2026