38 min
The Summit Lake Trail heads east from an intersection with the Pacific Crest Trail ( PCT: Highway 80 to Highway 49 (near Sierra City)). The steepest part of this gradual trail is encountered almost immediately after the trail's start off the PCT. <br><br>From there it follows the gradual contours of the slope. There are two small creek crossings, separated by a low granite ridge. Past this point the trail wanders through a beautiful meadow that produces plenty of wildflowers from spring to late-summer.<br><br>Just past three-quarters of a mile the Warren Lake Trail intersects to the north. Up ahead, a bald ridge ushers hikers into an attractive forest and soon to the south corner of Summit Lake.<br><br>Camping is available around the lake.