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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Summit Lake Trailhead 6

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

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

Josh Hansen
Jul 07, 2024
2012 Toyota Tacoma
Open
Dusty
Road in good condition. Some rocky areas but they are avoidable. Lots of hikers driving to the trailhead at the end.
Ricky S
Jun 08, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
Dawnie C
May 04, 2024
4x4
Open
Snow/Ice
Muddy/Wet
trail clear up to just before Coplay lake but able to turn around easily at the lake.
Shane @pnw Overland Photography
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

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