Length: 13.22 mi
Est. time: 5h 18m
Gain: 1,745 ft
Loss: 738 ft
Max elev: 6,476 ft
Elevation profile
+1,745 ft gain · −738 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Summit Lake North Campground (Campground)
Nobles Emigrant Trail + Pacific Crest Trail
21.3 mi · +2,674 ft · ~8.4 hr (est.)
Butte Lake to Snag Lake Trail + Nobles Emigrant Trail
24.8 mi · +3,023 ft · ~9.8 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.