Echo Lake Trail
A shorter hike to Echo Lake, a great spot for a picnic or swimming.
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Echo Lake Trail Details
This is a simple 4.4 mile roundtrip day hike to a pretty lake. From the Summit Lake Ranger Station trailhead, you'll connect with the Summit Lake Trail after a little less than half a mile. The Echo Lake Trail will branch off here towards the east side of the lake, which you'll reach in about half a mile. Climb through a vast fir forest to a manzanita woodland. Stop here for some amazing southwest views of Lassen Peak. Keep climbing towards the ridge top: this is the beginning and end of the Cluster Lakes Loop Trail. Bear right here and hike for another .8 miles until you reach Echo Lake. Offering plenty of shade along its shores, Echo Lake is a great place for picnicking or swimming.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
4.4 miles
Estimated time
2 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Echo Lake Trail
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0.0 mi away
Cluster Lakes Loop
A long but flat loop that takes hikers to 13 lakes and ponds.
0.3 mi away
Summit Lake North Campground
This campground is conveniently located off the main park road and has flush toilets, water, and lake access.
0.5 mi away
Summit Lake South Campground
Located off the main park road, Summit Lake offers water, restrooms, and designated camping.
1.3 mi away
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Containing 30 volcanic peaks, Lassen Volcanic National Park offers the opportunity to see the devastating results of relatively recent volcanic activity on the landscape along with still-active geothermal features.
