# 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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Source: https://isopark.jeffanders.co/park/denver-mountain-summit-lake-park

![3D model of Summit Lake Park](https://isopark.jeffanders.co/heroes/denver-mountain-summit-lake-park-1200.webp)

Illustrative diorama, not a photograph or a source of feature evidence.