0.4 mi from the trailheadLake Mary Campground
Campground
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
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.
4,654 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
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.
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