3.2 mi from the trailheadCultus Lake Boat In - West Campground
Campground

14.2 mi out & back · 1,140 ft gain · 5,416 ft high point · Hard
From Many Lakes Trailhead via Metolius-Windigo (4.8 mi)
In Deschutes National Forest · Oregon · U.S. Forest Service
Deer Lake is a 14.2-mile out and back trail from Many Lakes Trailhead to Little Cultus Lake via Metolius-Windigo in Deschutes National Forest.
1,140 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. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.
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