The Dead Dog trail begins 0.8 miles up the East Lake Creek Trail #1880 and ends after another 4.3 miles at Middle Lake Trail #2223: The trail begins in an aspen grove and as you gain elevation turns to spruce/ fir forest. As you approach the ridge before Middle Lake, the trail becomes steep. * There is a printable Recreation Quicksheet for this trail which is complete with directions, a map, details, and other information about this trail. Or to see quicksheets for other recreation areas across the Forest, click on the "Recreation Quicksheets" link in the right column and select the appropriate Ranger District.