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Deer Mountain

Inside South Sierra Wilderness

4.4 mi one way · 375 ft climb · 7,914 ft high point · Very hard

In South Sierra Wilderness · California · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Deer Mountain in South Sierra Wilderness climbs to 7,914 feet over 4.4 miles one way.

Elevation

176 ft of gain and 375 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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10.0 mi from the trailhead
Troy Meadow Campground
Campground · California

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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Nearby reading

South Sierra Wilderness

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.

At a glance

Length: 4.4 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 176 ft
Descent: 375 ft
High point: 7,914 ft
Low point: 7,633 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 1
Trailhead: 36.1810° N · 118.1259° W

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Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

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Weather

7-day forecast

Thu70°36°Sunny
Fri69°39°Sunny
Sat72°42°Sunny
Sun72°42°Mostly Sunny
Mon70°39°Mostly Sunny
Tue71°40°Sunny
Wed72°Sunny

Thu: Sunny · wind 5 to 15 mph W

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