Summit Trail
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: Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding. SUMMIT TRAIL (WILDERNESS PORTION) – This trailhead is approximately 10 miles north of Quaking Aspen on road 21S50. 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. SUMMIT SOUTH (NON-WILDERNESS PORTION) - Trail travels from the GTW boundary south to Freezeout Mdw on the Hot Springs District. Trail is bisected many times by roads, but does provide the visitor with many beautiful views and interesting things to see including rare plants growing in the Slate Mountain. Due to recent fires and flooding, the trail may have washouts, downed trees, and intermittently disappear.
Summit Trail Leaving Summit Trailhead
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
Trail Type
General Information
June - November Weather Depending
No Fee
Vehicles including bicycles are prohibited in the wilderness
Contact Name: Western Divide Ranger District
Contact Phone: 559-539-2607
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
Limited parking available at the Summit Trailhead
