Summit Creek Trail - Sun Valley
August 23, 2007
From the summit of Trail Creek Road, this canyon trail climbs gently but steadily. A couple of steep sections near the end keep you honest before delivering a great view of the Devils Bedstead and the north edge of the Pioneer Mountains.
Highest Elevation: 9,480 Feet
Elevation Gain: 1,610 Feet
Rating: Moderate
Access: Gravel Road
The Trail: From the parking area head into the woods and towards the creek. There may be a log across the water, caution is advised in spring. On the the other side the trail heads up a steep switchback. Don’t get discouraged at this point; the majority of the trail is relatively flat. Continue through the forest until you reach a meadow. On the far right side of the meadow at .75 miles cross Summit Creek again. For the next 2.25 miles, continue along the south side of the creek winding through meadows, avalanche carved debris fields and an occasional wooded stretch. Through this section, cross a few small streams that drain into Summit Creek. At 3.0 miles, the trail begins climbing through the forest. There are a few steep sections, but the trail is easy to follow. At 4.0 miles the summit is reached, and a grand view of the Devil’s Bedstead is your reward. The trail continues down the other side into Kane Creek as well as to a junction leading to the saddle above Wilson Creek.
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