Summit Lake Park

Clear Creek County, CO

A tarn at 12,836 feet where some wildflowers grow nowhere else outside the Arctic.

• Size: 162 acres
• Kind: mountain park
• Opened: 1924
• Run by: Denver Parks & Recreation
• Ages 4 to 18+
• Scenery: Beautiful. Lake, rugged terrain and natural landscape

Highlights

• Scenic view: Chicago Lakes Lookout
• Creek: Bear Creek runs through

What's here

• Restrooms
• Parking lot
• Picnic shelter
• Trails
• Hiking trails
• Natural area
• Dogs welcome on leash: Hand-held leash required
• Lake/pond

Getting there

Clear Creek County, CO 80452

Nearest transit: Bus stop (bus)

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