Length: 5.05 mi
Est. time: 2h 6m
Gain: 737 ft
Loss: 581 ft
Max elev: 7,158 ft
Elevation profile
+737 ft gain · −581 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Summit Lake North Campground (Campground)
Bear Lakes Trail + Echo Lake/Twin Lakes Trail
10.4 mi · +1,087 ft · ~4.1 hr (est.)
Echo Lake/Twin Lakes Trail + Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail
11.4 mi · +1,555 ft · ~4.6 hr (est.)
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.