Crystal Mountain
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- Season total: 12 cm
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About Crystal Mountain
A rugged Pacific Northwest escape defined by its front-row views of Mount Rainier and a high-altitude gondola that stays busy all year.
Highlights
- Iconic Rainier views
- High-speed gondola
- Alpine ridge hiking
- Backcountry terrain
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1344m
- Top lift: 2062m
- Ski pistes: 38.6km
- Ski lifts: 11
- Lakes nearby: 32
- MTB trails: 48.5km
Ski Area
Included in these season passes
Weather and 9-day forecast for Crystal Mountain
- Today: -1 to 4 °C, partly cloudy, 8 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 1973 m (1580 to 2730 m)
- Snowfall in the last 7 days: 1 cm
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 26 | -1 / 4 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 8 h sun |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 0 / 11 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 28 | -1 / 11 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 2 / 7 °C | drizzle | 6 mm rain | 1 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 30 | -2 / 8 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 1 | -3 / 5 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | -4 / 5 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | -4 / 9 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | -1 / 13 °C | overcast | dry | 11 h sun |
Things to do in Crystal Mountain
Hikes nearby — Crystal Mountain (10)
10 curated hiking trails around Crystal Mountain, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Deep Creek Trail to Mutton Mountain
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Arch Rock Trail
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Doe Falls Trail
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Bullion Basin Trail
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Crystal Lakes Trail
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Basin Lake Trail
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Cougar Lakes Trail
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Crystal Mountain Trail
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Crystal Peak Trail
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Deer Creek Falls to Owyhigh Lakes
Mountain biking near Crystal Mountain
- Suntop Trail
- Deep Creek Trail
- Skookum Flats Trail
- Noble Knob Trail
- Crystal Mountain Trail
- White River Trail
- Silver Creek Trail
Getting to Crystal Mountain
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 84 km away, about 2h09 by road
Where to stay in Crystal Mountain
3 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 129 EUR per night, median 231 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Crystal Mountain page.