Summit Lake Trailhead

Total Miles
6.6

Elevation

1,335.46 ft

Duration

2 Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

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Trail Overview

This 26-mile out-and-back trail takes you from the Carbon River Valley up to the Summit Lake Trailhead. Enjoy the scenic views of the Carbon River Valley as you climb in elevation towards the trailhead for hiking trails within the Clearwater Wilderness Area. This trail is passable by AWD and 4WD vehicles.

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Summit Lake Trailhead
Summit Lake Trailhead
Summit Lake Trailhead

Difficulty

This is a single-vehicle road with turn-outs. There are mud holes less than 12 inches in depth.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

Shane Stewart
Apr 21, 2024
2021 Toyota 4Runner
Obstructed
Deep Snow
Trail was passable up until around 3,800 feet. Tire tracks do suggest that vehicles have made it up at some point however didn’t feel comfortable taking the rig up solo. Snow is hard, compact “Cascade Concrete” and extremely slick in spots
Brian Dallas
Apr 02, 2024
4x4
Temporarily Closed
Seasonal Closure
The road is obstructed with ice and snow a few hundred yards before the fork to Coplay Lake. A few cars have slid off the road so be cautious.
Michael Zmuda
Mar 30, 2024
1999 Dodge RAM
Open
Muddy/Wet
Snow/Ice
Snow level starts at 3,841ft.
Steven Lyons
Feb 17, 2024
4x4
Open
Muddy/Wet
Snow/Ice
Trail was mostly wet and muddy until about the last mile and a half till you hit the lake, then the deep snow came. 4 wheel drive on 35s had no problem.

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