Crescent Lake
Central Cascades
Astronomy
MoonWaxing Gibbous (71%)
Stargazingfair
Trail Conditions
“Back-up plan to Mount Howard from Merritt Lake Trailhead with my buddy.”
Last report: Apr 28, 2026
Safety & Considerations
Today's Hazard
- Strong sun — sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses recommended; water reflection adds glare near the lake
Getting There
Recent Reports
Apr 28, 2026
Like steep stairs. Road to the trialhead was blocked by fallen trees.
Sep 13, 2025
Back-up plan to Mount Howard from Merritt Lake Trailhead with my buddy. Thought of doing both Mount Mastiff and Howard Loop but we only had about 9 hours, and with our slower pace, we decided to just go for Howard.
Jul 24, 2025
Hi, we're the Mountain Goats (Terrence), and today I solo climbed Mount Howard and Mount Mastiff, stopping at Crescent Lake along the way. My original idea was to do Mount Mastiff, Mount Howard, and Rock Mountain in that order, but this required around 8,000 feet of elevation gain, so I ended up just doing Howard and Mastiff.
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