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California
14.0 mi
Distance
2,002 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Klamath National Forest
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Deep Lake
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Deep Lake is a scenic 14-mile alpine destination offering substantial elevation gain through varied terrain typical of California's high country. This moderately strenuous out-and-back or loop hike rewards hikers with access to a pristine mountain lake, likely surrounded by subalpine forest and meadows. The consistent elevation gain provides good cardiovascular challenge while the distance allows for a full day of immersive wilderness exploration.
Boulder Creek
~1 min drive
Steep creek-side forest climb with 1,551 ft gain in 3 miles.
Back Meadows
~4 min drive
Moderate 12-mile meadow and forest loop with steady elevation gain.
Lovers Camp
~4 min drive
Easy half-mile stroll through scenic California terrain.
Second Valley
~2 min drive
Moderate 5.8-mile foothill hike with 1,157 ft elevation gain.
Wright Lakes
~4 min drive
Moderate 9.2-mile alpine lake hike with 1,768 ft elevation gain.
Calf Lake
~5 min drive
Steep 1.2-mile alpine lake hike with significant elevation gain.
Little Elk Pass
~5 min drive
Moderate 4.8-mile alpine pass hike with 1,538 ft elevation gain.
Canyon Creek
~4 min drive
Moderate 8.4-mile canyon hike with 2,479 ft gain and scenic creek views.
Campbell Lake
~6 min drive
Steep alpine lake hike with 740 ft gain in under 2 miles.
Little Elk Lake
~6 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with 1,156 ft elevation gain near Little Elk Lake.
