14.6 mi from the trailhead
Troy Meadow Campground
Campground · California
Hike
Deer Mountain
- Inside South Sierra Wilderness
8.6 mi out & back, trail only · 549 ft gain · 7,914 ft high point · Moderate
Reached from Olancha Pass Trailhead, 9.3 mi each way
In South Sierra Wilderness · California · U.S. Forest Service
About this hike
Deer Mountain is an 8.6-mile out and back trail in South Sierra Wilderness.
Elevation
549 ft of gain round trip.
Highlights
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
Nearby reading
Map
The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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