hiking trails

Crystal Mountain trail #11616 miles, 3 hrs, Easy-Moderate, open to hikers, bikes and horsesRide the gondola to top. Walk the service road towards Green Valley chairlift, take sharp left just before the lift on the switchback heading south. The trail takes off from below Powder Bowl. Meander through ski runs, multiple lakes and an old mining area, Jim Town. Meet up with the Silver Creek Trail past Henskin Lake, take Silver Creek trail back to the base area.

northway trail #11636 miles, 3 hrs, Easy-Moderate, open to hikers and horses Ride the gondola to top. Walk the ridge-line north past the Green Valley and Northway chairlifts. Begin descending at Morning Glory Bowl, follow trail to Sandflats Horse Camp. Either drop a vehicle at Sand Flats (with Forest Permit) or walk up Crystal Mountain Boulevard to return to the base area.

silver Creek trail to henskin lake #11923 miles, 1.5 hrs, Easy-Moderate, open to hikers, bikes and horsesFrom the base area head up the slope east of the Mountain Shop to reach the service road. Take first right off service road to connect with Silver Creek Trail ¾ of the way up Gold Hills chairlift. Cross the slope and meander through the forest to Jim Town junction and continue to the beautiful Henskin Lake.

Bullion Basin trail #11563 miles, 1.5 hrs, Moderate-Strenuous, open to hiking onlyFrom the base area head up the slope east of the Mountain Shop to reach the service road. Follow service road to the top switchback where the trail begins. Continue on to the Pacific Crest Trail for great views of the resort and Mt. Rainier.

norse Peak trail #11914.8 miles, 2 hrs, 20 min, Strenuous, open to hiking onlyTrail begins near the start of the Mine to Market service road, 2 miles before the resort. Park in pullout on the opposite side of the Crystal Mountain Blvd (with a Forest Permit). Trail is mostly uphill with great views of the ski resort and Mt. Rainier.

Estimated hiking times based on 2 mph hiking speed. Distances and times are one-way.

summit ridge walks

gruBstake & northway Peak (30-50 min round-trip)Ride the gondola to the top. Walk the ridge-line north past the Green Valley chair and walk up Grubstake peak for great a 360 degree view. Or follow the road past Green Valley and head up to Northway Peak for great views of Mt. Rainier and the North Cascades. Return to the gondola to download.