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This gorgeous hike leads to a stunning blue lake that reflects the sky, bordered at its edges by tall evergreen trees and the rocky crags of the mountains that rise above. The hike in is not long, only about 1.75 miles, with an elevation gain of 900 feet, making it quite steep in places, and very strenuous, but with many beautiful spots to stop and rest along the way. The hike to the lake should take about 1 to 1.5 hours to complete each way, but at the lake itself there are also lots of great places to wander and explore, including the lake itself, the surrounding rocks and trees, and a trail that goes all the way around the edges of the lake that can be quite tricky for beginners, as it does include some bouldering and scrambling.

Crystal Lake Trail, Inyo National Forest, Lake George Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546

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