Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/14/2019
Parking is up the forest road right off the freeway exit. However, if it is too icy or covered in snow, visitors may need to hike on the south side of the freeway and walk to the trailhead.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/14/2019
There is no marked trail to Summit Lake. At the bend in the road at the trailhead, head east into the forest near the No Snowmobile signs.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/14/2019
The trail follows rolling terrain through forested and clear areas.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/14/2019
Views across some of the area's iconic peaks and landmarks abound on this snowshoe.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/14/2019
Donner Peak and Mount Judah from the Summit Lake hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/14/2019
There is nearly 900 feet of total elevation gain due to most of this route following sometimes steep rolling terrain.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/14/2019
The snowshoe route to Summit Lake.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/14/2019
Overlooking a frozen Summit Lake.