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SUMMIT TRAIL

22.5 mi

Distance

6,508 ft

Gain

18h 1m

Time

Conditions: Caution

for hike, today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 2 h ago · oldest 2 h

  • caution: Agency alerts

    2 active alerts in Modoc National Forest; most severe: Forest Fire Restrictions 2026 have been lifted as of 09/27/2026

    USFSPosted Sep 27 · checked 2 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 78°F / low 34°F, 0% precip — 96/100 for hike

    OpenWeather2 h ago

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Big climb
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Elevation & route

Distance
22.5 mi
Elevation gain
6,508 ft
Elevation loss
6,287 ft
Highest point
9,304 ft
Lowest point
6,840 ft
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Managing agency
Forest Service
Dogs
unknown
Bikes
no

About this trail

Summit Trail is a 44.28-mile point-to-point trail in California with 6,508 feet of elevation gain and a maximum elevation of 9,304 feet. The trail descends 6,287 feet over its length.

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