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Summit Lake

Trip Report: Summit Lake, Mt. Rainier National Forest

When: 08/30/2017 Location: Summit Lake, Mt. Rainier National Forest Conditions: Sunny and a refreshing 65-70 Duration: Three hours Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Kid Friendly: Yes Pet Friendly: Yes Useful links: www.wta.org Summit Lake The Full Report: We headed out around 10:00am from Tacoma, taking about an hour and 45 to the trailhead. Note: it would take roughly 3 and a half hours from Portland. The last 5 miles of the drive are on a very poorly maintained forest road but you can do it if you drive slowly in any car during the summer. Summit Lake At the trailhead, you need a parking pass (I used my NW Forest service pass). The trail gains about 1300 feet of elevation so there are many switchbacks for the first few miles. Summit Lake Mt. Rainer will peak through the trees here and there but the real views are after the lake. Summit Lake Once you arrive at the lake you can choose to go left or right around. We went right, admiring all the awesome looking campsites for backpacking. Summit Lake The trail becomes significantly steeper for the final climb to a viewpoint but it is so worth it, amazing views of Rainer! Summit Lake We loved this hike and would 10/10 recommend it. Total it's about a 6-mile journey round trip and a perfect day hike.
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