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Summit Lake

Name: Summit Lake
Rating: 2

Recommended by 2 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Arapaho National Forest

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Location: Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States

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1. Mt. Evans 14er via Summit Lake

8.79km

03:02

470m

High-altitude 14er climb from Summit Lake with bighorn sheep, mountain goats, and Continental Divide views.

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5.0

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2. Echo Lake to Summit Lake via Chicago Lakes Trail — Mount Evans Wilderness

17.9km

06:13

970m

Alpine lake-hopping trail through burn recovery zone to pristine mountain tarns with grazing goats.

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5.0

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3. Mount Spalding Trail — Mount Evans Wilderness

3.77km

01:24

240m

High-altitude scramble through rare arctic tundra to a peaceful 13,863-foot summit with mountain goats.

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Christopher

July 17, 2023

This high alpine lake is quite the view and a destination for many.

**If you plan on parking here to hike Mt. Evans, a reservation is required to park at Summit Lake and must be purchased through recreation.gov PRIOR to the day of your hike. It's $7.

All specific and important info can be found at: recreation.gov/timed-entry/10087438

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Elevation 3,920 m

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Location: Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States

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1. Mt. Evans 14er via Summit Lake

2. Echo Lake to Summit Lake via Chicago Lakes Trail — Mount Evans Wilderness

3. Mount Spalding Trail — Mount Evans Wilderness

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