0.4 mi from the trailheadLake Mary Campground
Campground
Hike
Deer Creek
- Passes Lake George
- Inside Inyo National Forest
- 4,654 ft of climbing
17.7 mi out & back · 4,654 ft gain · 11,224 ft high point · Very hard
From Deer Lakes Trailhead via Mammoth Crest (5.3 mi)
In Inyo National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service
About this hike
Deer Creek is a 17.7-mile out and back from Deer Lakes Trailhead in Inyo National Forest via Mammoth Crest, climbing 4,654 feet.
Elevation
4,654 ft of gain round trip.
Highlights
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
Map
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. 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.
Camp near here
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