Hiking Project Logo

Singletrack with excellent views connecting the south end of Crystal Reservoir with Middle Kingdom.


Your Rating: Rating Rating Rating Rating Rating      Clear Rating
Your Difficulty:
Your Favorites: Add To-Do · Your List
Zoom in to see details
Map Key

2.8

Miles

4.5

KM

Point to Point

7,233' 2,205 m

High

6,989' 2,130 m

Low

272' 83 m

Up

314' 96 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

10%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Leashed

Description

Similar to Granite Ridge, Crystal Ridge is a great climb and gradual descent with amazing views. The trail can be followed as an out and back or combined with other trails to make loops.

Starting from the north end (at an intersection with Canyons), the trail cruises through dry open meadow with easy grades. The trail continues south after crossing the main road and rolls around low hills until descending into an intersection with Twin Lakes.

From here, the trail begins to climb and travels through big pines. The surface changes from dirt to granite. Be prepared for a very steep and loose climb when getting up to the ridge.

Once the trail gains the ridge, it contours through pockets of trees, breaking out into the open the farther south you go. There is one prominent boulder outcropping that is unique and scenic.

The trail eventually descends to the main road at the far south entrance of Curt Gowdy. From here, you can connect to Highline or the end of Canyons.

Contacts

Land Manager: Wyoming State Parks

Shared By:

Leslie Kehmeier

Trail Ratings

  3.0 from 1 vote

#31868

Overall
  3.0 from 1 vote
5 Star
0%
4 Star
0%
3 Star
100%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Trail Rankings

#553

in Wyoming

#31,868

Overall
2 Views Last Month
148 Since Aug 22, 2019
Intermediate Intermediate

0%
0%
100%
0%
0%
0%

0 Comments

Weather


Current Trail Conditions

Unknown
Add Your Check-In

Check-Ins

none

Join the Community

Create your FREE account today!
Already have an account? Login to close this notice.

Get Started.