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Area Activities - Spring Activities

Spring here starts in April and lasts through June, and it is a season of contrasts. In fact, it's not unusual for us to go hiking, biking, skiing and snowshoeing all in one week! The lower elevation trails around Alta Crystal Resort will melt out by early April (making for some incredible waterfall hikes). With Crystal's new Mt. Rainier Gondola, foot passengers can enjoy wonderful scenic rides throughout the spring, while skiers can enjoy the upper slopes well into June (or sometimes July). And the upper elevations are great for snowshoeing all through the spring. Read on to find out 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. Rainier Gondola Scenic Rides

For years, we’ve been telling our non-skier guests, family and friends about how awesome the view is from Crystal’s summit.  Well now, with the new Mt. Rainier Gondola, everyone can… Learn More

Mt. Rainier National Park

Mt. Rainier National Park is now open for exploring from this side!  Cayuse Pass, Stevens Canyon and the Sunrise road to the White River campground have been open since Memorial… Learn More

Spring Waterfalls

Water, water everywhere!  As the snow melts, the waterfalls start.  And a waterfall hike is a great way to celebrate spring.

Snoquera Falls.  Skookum Falls.  Goat Falls.  Deep Creek Falls. … 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 and… Learn More

CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING

Crystal’s summit will be open for skiing and boarding on weekends until the snow melts (probably July)!

The bottom of the mountain is melted out, but the snow in Green… 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

SNOWSHOEING

The snowshoeing is fabulous up here in the spring.  It’s the time of year we pull out our snowshoes and start exploring everywhere!  We love snowshoeing up Crystal’s East Peak… Learn More