Point of Interest
The trail climbs and crosses the summit of Slate Mountain on its way to the log cabin meadow at Clicks Creek. From the summit of Slate Mountain, visitors have a view of the southern San Joaquin Valley to the west, the Kern Plateau to the east, and the Golden Trout Wilderness Area to the northeast. A portion of the trail forms the southeast edge of the Slate Mountain Botanical Area. The entire NRT is located within the Giant Sequoia National Monument.
Length: 12 Miles
Loop Trail: No
Primary Trail Type: Backcountry, Nature Trail
Additional Trail Types: Forest trail
Agency: USDA Forest Service
Entry Fee: -
Fee Notes: -
Parking Fee: -
Permit Fee: -
Trail Use Notes:
None
Seasonal Use Notes:
None
Location: From Springville 30 mi. E on SR 190. Trail crosses hwy near Co. Rd 107 and FS Rd. 21550 near Quaking Aspen Campground.
County: Tulare
State: CA
Townships: -
Driving Directions:
East from Springville, CA on State Hwy 190 for 30 miles. Trail crosses Hwy near its junction with county SM 107 and forest road 21S50 near quaking Aspen Campground. The national recreation trail segment of the Summit Trail extends 12 miles from the trail junction with forest road 21S94 North to the Clicks Creek Trailhead at the summit. Trails junction with forest road 21S50. Scenic portion of trail is South of Hwy 190 over Swate Mountain.
Average Grade: 13%
Maximum Grade: 18%
Elevation High: 9014 Feet
Elevation Low: 6994 Feet
Elevation Gain: -
Average Width: 48 Inches
Minimum Width: -
Primary Surface: Rock, boulders
Additional Surfaces: Soil
Year Designated: 1979
