Loop · Clearwater Wilderness
Carbon Trail
10.4 mi loop2,854 ft gainHardDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
Get alerts for this hikePermits and reservations
Day hikeFree self-issue
Fill out the free wilderness permit at the trailhead kiosk.
OvernightFree self-issue
No reservation. Use the same free permit, keep groups to 12 or fewer, and camp at least 200 ft from water.
Clearwater Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance10.4 miFull loop
Elevation gain2,854 ftTotal climb
High point5,434 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Carbon Trail is a 10.4-mile loop starting from Summit Lake Trailhead. The route follows Summit Lake Trail, then Carbon Trail.
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What you need
Parking and passes
Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Summit Lake Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.