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| | There are many brilliant hiking trails in Washington; one of them being Summit Lake Trail in Pierce County. With so many outdoors endeavors available in Washington you'll never get bored. Every Washington hiking trail has its own character. We all need to get out in the wilderness once in a while, and Summit Lake Trail in Pierce County, Washington is just what you need. Summit Lake Trail is 10.2 miles long; it's considered a longer trek. The backpacking trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you get pretty much the same conditions |
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along the whole backpacking trail. This wilderness trail has two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry trek it just one way. You should count on this hike taking about 9 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Here
| | in Washington backcountry backpacking is a great way to spend some time. Summit Lake Trail is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. The wilderness trails of the Northern Cascade Range are a very delightful way to see these summits. This is just one of a large number of backcountry trails in this vicinity. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This wilderness trail has a total elevation difference of 1,322 feet which is about average. A lengthy drive parts Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue from Summit Lake Trail, but there's great natural | |
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loveliness waiting here for you along it. This wilderness trail is many miles long having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a fine backcountry trail for experienced walkers in great shape. Summit Lake Trail is a wet place that gets a lot of precipitation; the month
with most of the rain is November, and the driest month is July. During the summertime at Summit Lake Trail highs are commonly in the 70's. All through the moonlight hours it's ordinarily in the 50's. All through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's, and after the sun
is down during the wintertime temperatures at Summit Lake Trail sink into the 30's.
Briefly about the general area:
Ranger Falls is an inspiring place to explore during your stay, and glide down the rapids of Clearwater River - White River Tributary in a kayak. Yeah,
come up here to the Northern Cascade Range for a good time. A quick trip to Test Creek in close proximity to Summit Lake Trail is a great idea, and if you come at the right time of year, White River offers some great whitewater.
Mount Rainier National Park is a wonderful national
park; a short journey to Chenuis Falls is always worthwhile. All the outdoors amusing stuff in the Northern Cascade Range will keep you coming back time and again. Hurricane Gap is a pleasant location to pop by nearby, and if you came for an overnight stay Cougar Rock Campground
is a fine spot to camp.
Celery Meadow is a wonderful spot here at Summit Lake Trail; why not camp at Ipsut Creek Campground if you're here at Summit Lake Trail. Any time is a pleasant time at Summit Lake Trail if you fancy the outdoors. It's a good idea to explore McGilvery Creek, it's in close proximity to Summit Lake Trail, and a good location like Bee Flat here at Summit Lake Trail is too fine to miss.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 47.0731, Longitude -121.8579
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 47.0318, Longitude -121.8264
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5.1 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.4 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5.1 miles
Total climbing distance = 2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 10.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 10.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
6 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1322 feet
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Outdoors Recreation Near Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Washington
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Washington, the metro area neareast to Summit Lake Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Summit Lake Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Pierce County, Washington
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| These outdoors activities are available near Summit Lake Trail. |
| | Trails Near Summit Lake Trail:
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Clearwater Trail, Pierce County
County
, 1 miles away, 10.6 hiking miles, 2788 feet elevation difference |
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Ipsut Creek Trail, Pierce County
County
, 5 miles away, 4.8 hiking miles, 3790 feet elevation difference |
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Carbon Trail, Pierce County
County
, 5 miles away, 11.4 hiking miles, 3299 feet elevation difference |
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Paul Peak Trail, Pierce County
County
, 7 miles away, 3 hiking miles, 1081 feet elevation difference |
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Flip-O-Way Trail, Pierce County
County
, 8 miles away, 2.7 hiking miles, 2399 feet elevation difference |
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Northern Loop Trail, Pierce County
County
, 9 miles away, 32.2 hiking miles, 4766 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Summit Lake Trail:
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Clearwater River - White River Tributary, Pierce County
County
, 4 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (Bridge to confluence with White River) |
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White River, Pierce County
County
, 10 miles away, Class III - 13.5 miles long (West Fork to Bridge Camp) |
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South Praire Creek, Pierce County
County
, 10 miles away, Class V - 6.6 miles long (East Fork to Spiketon Road) |
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Green River, King County
County
, 13 miles away, Class II+(III) - 3.5 miles long (Headworks to Kanaskat-Palmer State Park) |
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Green River, King County
County
, 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Green River Gorge) |
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| | Hotels Near Summit Lake Trail:
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Kings Valu Inn, Enumclaw
, 11 miles away |
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Econo Lodge Buckley, Buckley
, 15 miles away |
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Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie
, 23 miles away |
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Holiday Inn SEATTLE-ISSAQUAH, Issaquah
, 28 miles away |
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Hilton Garden Inn Seattle/Issaquah, Issaquah
, 28 miles away |
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