Reflections on Lake Crescent near the wharf. Courtesy of C. Bubar NPS Photo. Canoeing is one of the many activities on Lake Crescent. Courtesy of C Bubar NPS Photo. Trail Closure Alert - Spruce Railroad Trail closed March 9-November 2020: The final phase of work on the Spruce Railroad Trail at Lake Crescent is set to begin Monday, March 9 and be completed by November 2020. During this phase, the entire four-mile trail along Lake Crescent will be closed to all use for public safety due to the heavy equipment and truck traffic involved in construction.