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Caro "Bandit"
August 20, 2025
Hiking
Lower Crystal Lake is a great destination for hiking – if you have a capable car (high-clearance, 4WD) then you can even drive all the way to this place. The alpine lake is home to cutthroat trout. Pikas, moose, deer and marmots roam the area around it. The lake is not located in a National Park, but in the White River National Forest.
Christopher
July 11, 2023
Hiking
Amazing view of Lower Crystal Lake as it is nestled inside a half bowl of Father Dyer Peak and Mount Helen. You can fish at the lake and spot moose, elk, and smaller mammals. You are allowed to camp here, but must follow National Park regulations.
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