Crystal Mountain Ski Area in Mount Rainier National Park

Crystal Mountain Ski Area

Crystal Mountain, the largest ski resort in Washington State, features 2,600 acres of skiable terrain and more than 50 named runs.

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Crystal Mountain Ski Area Details

Crystal Mountain, the largest ski resort in Washington State, features 2,600 acres of skiable terrain and more than 50 named runs. Located in the northeast corner of Mount Rainier National Park, the ski area covers half a dozen peaks and basins. Visitors can enjoy spectacular views of both Mount Rainier and the Cascade Range from the top of the Mount Rainier Gondola, which is open to non-skiers as well as skiers both summer and winter. During the summer hiking season, dogs are also permitted on the gondola.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Crystal Mountain Ski Area

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1.1 mi away

Crystal Lakes Trail

This true wilderness hike leads you through dense old-growth forest, across slide areas, and then into a lush open valley that eventually takes you to a pair of lakes.

3.0 mi away

White River Wilderness Information Center

Provides climbing and wilderness camping permits, and offers park and trail information.

3.7 mi away

Naches Peak Loop Trail

This easy 3.5-mile loop, which includes the Tipsoo Lake Trail, offers stunning views of Mount Rainier's eastern flank.

3.9 mi away

Chinook Pass

The 5,432-foot-high Chinook Pass is located on State Route 410 in between the towns of Enumclaw and Naches.

3.9 mi away

Pacific Crest Trail

A sliver of the 2,650-mile-long Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) cuts in and out of Mount Rainier National Park.