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The total elevation difference for Summit Lake Trail is 1,322 feet which is about average. The time needed for this hike is roughly 9 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Summit Lake Trail is 10.2 miles long; it's considered a longer backcountry hike. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry trek it just one way. The trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your backcountry hike. This is a backpacking trail that is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies.
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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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US Hiking Trails > Washington > Summit Lake Trail
