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Summit Trailhead

This trailhead is approximately 10 miles north of Quaking Aspen on road 21S50. 

31E14 The Summit Trail is 33.3 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 22s03 At Mule Mdw and ends at Forest Boundary. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding. SUMMIT TRAIL (WILDERNESS PORTION) – Trail runs north and south along the Western Divide crossing Mountaineer Creek and Pecks Canyon Creek. It offers scenic views of the Sierra, meadows, alpine terrain, and lakes. Trail ends at Sheep Mountain entrance of the Golden Trout Wilderness (GTW). This is an entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. Approximate hiking time to the lakes is 5-6 hours. Fishing is available in Maggie and Twin Lakes. Due to recent fires and flooding, the trail may have washouts, downed trees, and intermittently disappear.

Reservations

General Information

June 15 - November 15 

If spending the night in the Golden Trout Wilderness a /wilderness permit is required.

Vehicles including bicycles are prohibited in the wilderness

6-foot leash required

Contact Name: Western Divide Ranger District

Contact Phone: 559-539-2607

Photo of the Western Divide Ranger District Office taken 6/24/2025

Address: 32588 Highway 190 Springville, CA 93265
Phone: 559-539-2607
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Parking

Parking is limited. It may be difficult to turn around larger horse trailers.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Parking is limited. Turning around with trucks and trailers may be difficult.

Nearby Trails

Recreation Opportunities

Horse Camping Info

Parking for trucks and trailers is very limited, and it may be difficult to turn around.

Horseback Riding Info

Parking for trucks and trailers is very limited, and it may be difficult to turn around.

Last updated July 31st, 2025