Lake · Clearwater Wilderness
Summit Lake
4.5 mi round trip1,333 ft gainModerateDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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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
Distance4.5 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,333 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation5,478 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Summit Lake is a lake reached by a 4.5-mile round trip from Unnamed trailhead. The route follows Clearwater Trail, then Clearwater to Summit Lake to the shore.
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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 Unnamed trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.