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Area Activities - Fall Activities

Fall and Spring are two of our favorite seasons at Alta Crystal Resort. The crowds are gone and you often feel like to you have the forest and the mountains to yourself. We can always find lots to do but our recommendations will vary based on the snow pack.

HIKING IN MT. RAINIER NATIONAL PARK

The Fall is a wonderful time to hike up here, and many of the trails in the Park stay snow-free well into October, and lower elevation hikes are hikable into… Learn More

BERRY PICKING

Huckleberries and blueberries are abundant from mid-August until late September all through the national forest and the national park.  It’s sometimes hard to get the locals to cough up their… Learn More

BIKE RIDING

Grab a mountain bike and explore. We have rental bikes here, or feel free to bring your own.  Many “Best of Washington” trails are right in this area, and Crystal… Learn More

FALL COLORS

Come up to Chinook Pass for some of the best colors in the state.  Vine maples, huckleberry bushes and larch produce an incredible display.  Larch (or Tamarack) is acutally unique… Learn More

FEDERATION FOREST STATE PARK

There are lots of trails throughout this state park, and even though the main entrance closes in winter, the trails are open year-round.  Just drive to the Park and pick… Learn More

Fishing

There are dozens of lakes and rivers close by with excellent trout fishing.  The season runs from June through October, and when you arrive, we can give you a handout… Learn More

HIKING IN THE NATIONAL FOREST

This whole area is a hiker’s delight.  In fact, we could probably give you a different trail to hike every day of the year!  Visit our blog for more detailed… Learn More

Mt. St. Helens

The Windy Ridge/Spirit Lake side of Mt. St. Helens makes a great day trip. The drive is about 2 hours each way, and this area gives you the best views… Learn More