Mt. Islip Hike From Crystal Lake Guide

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The campground at Crystal Lake has been around since 1932 . The closeness to LA made it popular with those escaping the city, and according to a local Crystal Lake was “one of the most popular places in Southern California . . . a regular Coney Island.’ Th

You do a bit of a loop on the mountains surrounding the Crystal Lake area. From the lake, it’s up the ridge to Mt Islip, then back down to Windy Gap and the valley.

Aside from some minor bumps, it’s a pretty straightforward up and down on this hike.

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There’s a decent amount of parking at the trailhead.

The trailhead is just on a turnoff to the left as you enter the recreation area.. It can get a little confusing because there’s a lot going on. From the trailhead parking you continue clockwise on the loop to reach the visitor center and general store.

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You do a bit of a loop on the mountains surrounding the Crystal Lake area. From the lake, it’s up the ridge to Mt Islip, then back down to Windy Gap and the valley.

Aside from some minor bumps, it’s a pretty straightforward up and down on this hike.

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There’s a decent amount of parking at the trailhead.

The trailhead is just on a turnoff to the left as you enter the recreation area.. It can get a little confusing because there’s a lot going on. From the trailhead parking you continue clockwise on the loop to reach the visitor center and general store.

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