Lost Ridge Trail #9W25

Overview

The Lost Ridge Trail connects the Deer Flats Group Campground with Crystal Lake. <br><br>The trail starts at the lower campsite at Deer Flat, then descends through an area of chaparral burned in the Curve Fire (2002). As it descends a steep section with steps, it enters a forest of bigcone spruce, live oaks, sugar and Jeffrey pines ending at the junction with the Lake Trail #9W27. From there, it is 0.5 miles to Crystal Lake (straight) or one mile to the campground and store (left).<br><br>This trail is a very useful link for making a loop hike inside of the Crystal Lake Basin and is an ideal place for campers looking for a nice walk.<br><br>The "lost" ridge is actually a part of Islip Ridge that slid down in a massive slide creating Deer Flat and Crystal Lake.

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Mixed forest of live oaks, Jeffrey pine, white fir and bigcone spruce.

Mixed forest of live oaks, Jeffrey pine, white fir and bigcone spruce.

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