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Summit Creek Trail is a two ended great outdoors trail with two trailheads, so backpacking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. The total elevation difference for this great outdoors trail is 3,050 feet which is a higher than average number. Summit Creek Trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Summit Creek Trail is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. This trail sometimes gets very dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. With its 9.4 miles of walking distance; it's longer than many great outdoors trails. The time needed for this backcountry hike is roughly 8 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that.
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 4.7 miles Total climbing distance = 3.2 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 4.7 miles Total climbing distance = .5 miles Difficulty : Easy Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 9.4 miles Total climbing distance = 3.7 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 9.4 miles Total climbing distance = 3.7 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 3050 feet
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