Near Summit Lake to Corral Meadow
"Bridge" across Kings Creek along Kings Creek Trail deep in the backcountry.
Near Summit Lake to Corral Meadow
An unamed creek (left foregroud) is crossed by Kings Creek Trail here (no bridge :>), just before it flows into Kings Creek (on the right and in the center).

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Summit Lake to Corral Meadow

3.0 (1 Rating)
A short trail connecting Summit Lake with Kings Creek
1.6
mi
Distance
31
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/CreekWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.63mi
Distance
31ft
Elevation Gain
563ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
6,688ft
High Point
6,156ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail starts at the last loop of the Summit Lake South campground. You follow grassy meadows that may be partially inundated (ankle deep) depending on the season and snow melt. Cross several tributaries to Kings Creek and reach Kings Creek Trail at 1.7 miles.

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