Summit Lake

Hwy 6 Crossing to Ruby Range Rd

After crossing Highway 6, the trail runs for about 6kms, the first km alongside Summit Lake Marsh which extends southeast from Summit Lake. The trail continues around the eastern shore of the lake, typically 5-20m from the shoreline. Beyond Summit Lake, the trail passes through another small wetland area before intersecting with Island View Rd and the end of the non-motorized section of rail trail. Trail users can, however, continue on to Nakusp passing an open meadow and a few private properties before connecting with the Nakusp-Summit Lake Rail Trail at the RDCK Area H/K Boundary.

Access Point

South end of Summit Lake – parking areas at Bonanza Creek crossing of Hwy 6.

North end of Summit Lake – Hwy 6 past Camp Valhalla to right on Ruby Range Rd, then left onto Island View Rd to parking area at rail trail.

Conditions

May 2023 – Along the Summit Lake Marsh, use newly-installed wooden bridges over swales in the trail that were created to connect the wetlands to the east with the Summit Lake Marsh. Expect some short wet sections along Summit Lake.