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 ONP Family Trip August 15 to August 20, 2026 ONP Marmoteers August 3 to August 6, 2026 Eliot Glacier August 3 to August 4, 2026 Prusik Peak July 21 to July 24, 2026