Driving Directions

It’s closer than you think! Crystal Mountain is just 90 minutes from Tacoma and 105 minutes from Seattle, but a world away from the moment you arrive.

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From Seattle:

Drive south on I- 5, take exit 142A to Auburn, follow Hwy 164 to Enumclaw and Hwy 410 east for 33 miles before entering Mount Rainier National Park. Go six miles up Crystal Mountain Boulevard to the resort.
Hwy 410 is closed east of Crystal Mountain during the winter.

From Bellevue:

Drive south on I-405 to Hwy 169 (Maple Valley/ Enumclaw exit). Follow Hwy 169 through Maple Valley into Enumclaw. Turn left on Hwy 164 (Griffin Ave) and follow through town to Hwy 410. Follow Hwy 410 east 33 miles to the turnoff to Crystal Mountain Blvd.

From Tacoma:

Travel east on Hwy 512, or north on I-5 to Hwy 167 to Hwy 410. Thirty-three miles past Enumclaw, turn left onto Crystal Mountain Blvd.

From Portland:

Follow I-5 north to Hwy 512. Follow Hwy 512 east to Hwy 410. Thirty-three miles past Enumclaw, turn left onto Crystal Mountain Blvd.
Access to Crystal from the east is closed during the winter months.

Rideshare and Carpool with theskilift

Need a ride to Crystal Mountain Resort this winter? Check out theskilift.org. It’s the world’s largest ski rideshare! It’s also completely free. Meet other skiers and snowboarders who are looking to carpool and save gas money, reduce traffic, and emissions! Find users who either ski or snowboard, match your ability level, as well as match your personal preferences for the car ride. The Ski Lift: Need a Lift?