[15]. SUMMIT LAKE TO HORSESHOE LAKE VIA GRASSY SWALE CREEK
| Starting Point: | South end of Summit Lake campground |
| Distances: | 8 miles, one way |
| Topography: | Downgrade 700 feet during first 3 miles, then gradually upgrade 500 feet |
| Time: | 6 hours, one way. Double the time for round trip |
| Features: | Flowers, forest, lakes, wildlife, streams |
Grassy Swale Creek passes through some beautiful meadows in which are found a variety of wildflowers. Sundew, a rare, insect-eating plant, may be found near the trail in the wet section of the meadow about one mile northeast of Corral Meadow. Douglas spirea also makes a colorful display here.
The trail descends along Summit Creek about 3 miles to Corral Meadow. Here it leaves the Drakesbad trail, crosses Kings Creek and follows along Grassy Swale Creek to the base of Crater Butte. It then follows on to Horseshoe Lake. It may be quite wet in places until late summer. Mosquito repellent may be needed.
This is an excellent trail for naturalists as many species of trees, flowers, birds, and mammals can be observed.
[16]. CLUSTER LAKES
| Starting Point: | Locked gate at Budget Flat. Badger Flat is 6 miles down the dirt road which leaves the Park Road at Guide Marker 41 |
| Distances: | First Cluster Lake, 2 miles; second, 2.5; Silver Lake, 3; Big Bear Lake, 4, one way |
| Topography: | Uphill 200 feet on a gradual grade |
| Time: | Round trips: 2½, 3, 4 and 5 hours respectively |
| Features: | Lakes, forest, flowers |
