4.3 mi from the trailheadLac Vieux Desert Campground
Campground · WI
8.2 mi out & back · 333 ft gain · 1,782 ft high point · Moderate
Via South Gate (3.9 mi)
MI · U.S. Forest Service
This 8.2-mile out and back trail reaches Deer Island Lake via South Gate, with several lakes along and near the route.
333 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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