Facility · California ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Stanislaus National Forest (NF) · Open Access
This trail can be used to access Mud Lake, Rock Lake, or Spicer Reservoir; or Sword Lake for a longer backpacking trip. Trails access the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness.
Elevation: 7073 feet
Lat/long: 38.4333, -119.9692
From the Calaveras Ranger District head east on Highway 4 for approximately 26 miles, turn right on Spicer Reservoir Road, follow Spicer Road for 7.9 miles, then slight left onto Forest Route 7N29Y. Follow this until you reach the parking area on the right, across from Summit Lake Trailhead.
Accessible to all highway-legal vehicle types.
38.43330, -119.96920 · 38°25'59.9"N 119°58'9.1"W
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| Precip in | 9.3 | 8.3 | 7.7 | 4.7 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 3.1 | 5.3 | 9.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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