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Summit Lake


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Summit Lake

An easy to moderate hike of 5 miles with 1,200 feet of elevation gain south of Enumclaw and in the Carbon River Area of Mountain Rainier National Park.

driving directions

From SR 165 turn left onto the Carbon River Road. Just before the entrance of Mount Rainier National Park, turn left  on Forest Road 7810. Cross the bridge over Carbon River and follow the main road, which parallels the river, all the way to its end (4,400 ft).

on the trail

Hike 0.8 mile to Twin Lake (4,800 ft) and turn left at the junction.  Reach Summit Lake at 5,400 ft in another 1.7 miles and 800 feet of elevation gain. Enjoy a swim at the lake if it's not too cold!

Notes

  • Guidebook: Day Hiking Snoqualmie Region, 1st ed. by Dan A. Nelson (Mountaineers Books 2007).
  • If you're looking for more, consider hiking Bearhead Mountain, reached from a right turn at the trail junction at Twin Lake.

FOr leaders

Permit information

As of 2017, the Snoqualmie Ranger District considers Mountaineers trips and courses to be "nominal use". Leaders should print and copy this designation letter to show rangers they may see on trail.

  • Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
  • Length: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,200 ft
  • 5,400 ft
Map
  • Green Trails Enumclaw No. 237
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