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Hike Trail

Summit Creek Trail

5.0 (1 Rating)
8.4
mi
Distance
2,927
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingLakeLess CrowdedRiver/CreekViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
8.4mi
Distance
2,927ft
Elevation Gain
1,665ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
3,438ft
High Point
1,378ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This lightly trafficked trail Starts at the Seward Highway and follows Summit Creek through the valley and connects to Resurrection Pass Trail at the end. There are options for hiking up the mountains on either side of the valley if you want a truly Breathtaking view. This trail is best done during the summer months (mid-June through August). About four miles in there is a lake off to the left of the trail tucked back in the mountains.

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Contributors
Daniel Bennett