Trail List
Crystal Trail
(Blue Dot)
0.9 mile one way from intersection with Kirkpatrick Trail to Ring the Peak Trail. Add .8 mi from Gazebo Lake.
1120' elev. gain between Kirkpatrick Trail and Ring the Peak Trail
Difficult
Best used: May thru October. The dense forest canopy and northern aspect prevent snow melt and lead to icy conditions in winter. Caution: upper reaches above treeline are extremely prone to lightning strikes during storms!
Thomas Trail
(Yellow Dot)
1 mile between Crystal Falls and Catamount Falls. Add 0.5 mile for hike up from Gazebo Lake to top of Boulder St. Another 1.1 mile to complete loop down Catamount Trail and Hondo Ave.
360' elev. gain between the Falls, drop 260' along Catamount Falls.
Moderate
Best used: April thru October. The dense forest canopy and northern aspect prevent snow melt and lead to icy conditions in winter.