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1.0 mile
Distance
58 ft
Climb
-250 ft
Descent
00:22:08
Avg time
-193 ft
Altitude change
7,233 ft
Altitude min
7,437 ft
Altitude max
7,431 ft
Altitude start
7,238 ft
Altitude end
-3.5%
Grade
-33.1%
Grade max
21.3%
Grade min
1,138 ft
Distance climb
3,773 ft
Distance down
449 ft
Distance flat
00:22:08
Avg time
Summit Lake Trail Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCastle Peak
Truckee, California -
Ref Number#15E09
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity25 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
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Land OwnerUSFS - Truckee Ranger District
Trail from the rest area to the Donner Rim Trail. Expect crowds on the weekends. The Pacific Crest Trail is crossed by this trail, however no bikes are allowed on that trail. Many sections of the trail are borderline unrideable.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 9 miles avg distance
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- 17 rides
- Last: Jun 2, 2026
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(39.350090, -120.330410)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Summit Lake Trail
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Where is Summit Lake Trail located?
Summit Lake Trail is located in Castle Peak, Truckee, California, United States. It is part of the Castle Peak trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.35009, -120.33041.
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How hard is Summit Lake Trail?
Summit Lake Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Summit Lake Trail?
Summit Lake Trail has 58 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 250 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,233 ft to 7,437 ft.
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Is Summit Lake Trail a point to point trail?
Summit Lake Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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