CHS 1 Hike - Summerland & Panhandle Gap

Plan is to meet at the Summerland Trailhead at 7:45 AM.  The trailhead is 2.9 miles pass the White River Ranger Station park entrance on the left, just pass the bridge over Fryingpan Creek.  There is paved parking for 25 cars on the right and overflow parking is along either side of the road.  Driver's need a suitable National Park Pass. 

As of July 20, the Park Service has put the portable bridge up across the stream crossing out of Summerland on the way to Panhandle Gap.   The trail from Summerland to Panhandle Gap  may also have several snow patches to cross so traction devices (microspikes or equivalent) and hiking poles may be recommended or required.  However, typically by the second week of August, the snow patches have either melted or are quite small.  Updates on conditions based on trip reports will be  put on this website and in the Hello  Hiker letter.

Please note that all participants must be fully vaccinated and agree to the Mountaineers Code of Conduct, which may be found here:  https://www.mountaineers.org/volunteer/leader-resources/covid-19-resources/covid-19-code-of-conduct/