Crescent Creek Trail
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| Type: | Day Hike - Out and Back |
| Distance (Total): | 12.8 miles / 20.6 km |
| Elevation Gain: | 865 feet / 264 meters |
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| Hiking Season: | - Summer - Fall |
| Things To See: | - Canyon - Creeks - Lake Views - Meadows - Mountain Views - Wildflowers - Woods |
| Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Rating: | ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ |
| Nearby Town: | Seward, Alaska, United States |
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Trail is suitable for family outings and day hiking. Trail follows Crescent creek gradually upward through birch-aspen forests. It climbs over a low ridge and drops into scenic Crescent Creek Canyon. Trail alternates between open meadows with many wildflowers, and forested areas. Two day trip with tent camping at Crescent Lake or stay in Crescent Lake Cabin (by reservation only). Crescent Lake lies just below tree line. Most good camping sites located near lake at designated campsites.
For a longer hike travel the Crescent Lake Primitive trail to the Carter Lake trail. It is 17.7 miles from the Crescent Creek trailhead to Carter Lake trailhead. It is 10.74 miles from Crescent Creek trailhead to the Crescent Saddle Cabin, which is located on the Crescent Lake Primitive trail.
Wildlife includes moose, black and brown bears, and Dall sheep. Hunting for these species in designated seasons. Fishing for grayling is best in western half of Crescent Lake. Grayling are also in Crescent Creek. Review Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) hunting and fishing regulations.