Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests · Oregon, California

Summit

0.8 mi of trail, end to end · native material surface · trail No. 1324 · trail class 2 · typical grade trail_grade · tread 12-18 inches wide · hiking, bike · seasonal: hiking 06/01-10/31

Trailhead Bull Gap Upper Trailhead Drive there

Grouse Gap Sno-Park the Forest Service's write-up

season Fall through Spring to

Grouse Gap Sno-Park is located near the summit of Mt. Ashland, and is the access point to the Mt. Ashland Southside (Grouse Gap) Nordic Ski Trail System . A popular place starting place for snowshoers and crosscountry skiers, Grouse Gap Sno Park is located at the far end of the Mt. Ashland Ski Area parking lot.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

CHAIN AND TRACTION TIRE REQUIREMENTS

PLEASE NOTE: There is more than 2,000 vertical feet of elevation gain on the road from I-5 to the Mt. Ashland Ski Area parking lot. Winter driving conditions can change rapidly in the mountains. It is recommended to carry tire chains.

When you travel in winter conditions, you must carry chains or traction tires in or on your vehicle, and must use them, when required by the signs posted . Under some conditions, four-wheel and all-wheel drive vehicles may be exempt from the requirements to use chains.

For more information on Oregon’s chain and traction tire requirements, go to Oregon Department of Transportation travel web page, Tripcheck .

WINTER DRIVING CHECKLIST

Traveling in Oregon’s snow country can be hazardous, especially if you are caught in a severe storm. Know predicted weather conditions before you go!

The following checklist will help you be prepared in case you must travel during heavy snow.

Is there sufficient anti–freeze in your radiator?

Are the windshield wipers in good condition, and is the reservoir filled with winterized washer fluid?

Are the muffler and exhaust system in good condition? A leaking exhaust system can fill a closed car with carbon monoxide gas.

Is the gas tank filled? Long waits during storms are common.

Is the defroster in good working order?

Extra equipment— The following items will help you in case of an emergency, such as getting stuck in a snowbank:

Small shovel

Flares

Bag of sand, rock salt or a skid mat

Ice scraper and brush to remove ice and snow from your vehicle

Rags or paper towels to clean the windshield.

Battery booster cables

Warm, waterproof clothing, boots and gloves

Blankets

Flashlight with extra batteries

Emergency food supply

Extra drinking water

This hike on fs.usda.gov

Summit Lake Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up

Provides access to:

Summit Lake Trail #926

Facilities

No picnic table

No fire pit

Drinking water

6 vault toilets

No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

This trailhead on fs.usda.gov

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About this trail's facts

The lines are the US Forest Service's National Forest System trails layer (public domain), read 2026-10-16 and simplified for the map; the length is the line's, end to end, and the class, surface, grade and tread width are the forest's own entries where it publishes them - a forest that publishes the centreline alone has none. The trailheads and the points along the way are the Service's recreation points, and the write-ups its own recarea text, unedited. Heights come from USGS 3DEP through Terrain Tiles on AWS (Mapzen/Tilezen), read along each line and rounded; a short trail on steep ground can be off by a few tens of feet. Closures change: check the forest's own site before you go.