Mount McCrae Lake Trail

The hike up to Mount McCrae Lake is a scenic trek into a beautiful stretch of subalpine terrain that features a recreation site next to the lake for any hikers that would like to spend a few days exploring this mountainous area. The trail to the lake breaks off from the main route leading up to Mount McCrae, which leads to the route only having a moderate elevation gain of 1437ft. The manageable changes in elevation and relatively easy terrain along the trail make for a fun hike through the subalpine that can be enjoyed by both casual and experienced hikers alike.

Setting out from the parking area, the trail heads to the southeast along a dirt path that is surrounded by forest on both slides. Eventually, you will enter into the dense forest cover as you continue to make your way toward the lake. Through the tree cover, you will be able to catch glimpses of the surrounding alpine landscape before breaking out into a beautiful meadow that will be blanketed by wildflowers in the late summer. At this point in the hike with Mount McCrae in front of you, the trail will break off to the east and you will begin a short descent down to the serene waters of Mount McCrae Lake. Enjoy the picturesque views of the small subalpine lake as it sits below the imposing mountain peak before setting up camp for the night or heading back down the trail to return to your vehicle.