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3.0 miles
Distance
1,377 ft
Climb
-41 ft
Descent
02:40:56
Avg time
1,337 ft
Altitude change
4,388 ft
Altitude min
5,724 ft
Altitude max
4,388 ft
Altitude start
5,725 ft
Altitude end
8.4%
Grade
-15.3%
Grade max
44.6%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
774 ft
Distance down
272 ft
Distance flat
02:40:56
Avg time
Summit Lake Details
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Riding AreaClearwater Wilderness
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Ref Number1177
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonApr - Oct
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
Roughly an even grade, about 2.5 miles from the trailhead, emerge from the woods into the grassy meadows surrounding Summit Lake. If you’re up for more, the trail splits into a loop, winding around the lake and up to the top of Summit Lake Peak.
The side trail to the Summit Peak is rough, steep and narrow, but the rewards are worth the extra effort. From the top, the deep blue of Summit Lake competes with the white flanks of Mount Rainier.
Access Info
From Enumclaw drive west on State Route 410 (Chinook Pass Highway) to SR 165. Proceed on SR 165 to the Carbon River Road/Mowich Lake Highway junction. Turn left onto Carbon River Road and follow it to Cayada Creek Road (Forest Road 7810), just before the national park entrance. Turn left (north) and drive about 6.8 miles to the trailhead at the end of FR 7810.
The final push to the trailhead is a very rough road. It's best to have a high-clearance car if you are hoping to get all the way to the trailhead.
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NW Forest Pass Required. No campfires allowed.
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Directions to summit-lake trailhead
(47.031360, -121.826820)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Summit Lake
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Where is Summit Lake located?
Summit Lake is located in Clearwater Wilderness, Washington, United States. It is part of the Clearwater Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.03136, -121.82682.
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How hard is Summit Lake?
Summit Lake is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 8.4%.
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What is the elevation gain for Summit Lake?
Summit Lake has 1,377 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 41 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,388 ft to 5,724 ft.
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Is Summit Lake a point to point trail?
Summit Lake is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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