Deer Creek

California

California

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6.7 mi

Distance

1,166 ft

Gain

No verdict for this trail

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What we do know

  • Inside Sierra National Forest

    2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.

    Boundary data

What's missing

  • No access route mapped

    We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.

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Why you'll love it

Out & back

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Deer Creek

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Elevation & route

Distance
6.7 mi
Elevation gain
1,166 ft
Highest point
9,957 ft
Lowest point
7,701 ft
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Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service
Bikes
Not allowed
Horses
Allowed
Surface
Natural
Accessibility
Not an accessible trail (Forest Service accessibility status)

Source for bikes, horses, surface, accessibility: USDA Forest Service National Forest System Trails (EDW)

About this trail

Deer Creek Trail offers a moderate day hike through scenic creek-side terrain in the California foothills. This 6.7-mile route features steady elevation gain with opportunities to enjoy riparian habitat and forest canopy along the creek corridor. The trail provides a rewarding workout with pleasant water features and shaded sections that make it popular for spring and fall hiking.

Facts about this trail

The climb

High point
9,957 ft
Length (round trip)
6.7 mi
Shape
Out and back

Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)

Where it is

Source: USFS EDW boundaries

Conditions

Active alerts for Sierra National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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Mammoth Lakes Pack Outfit

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Bishop Pack Outfitters

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Rainbow Pack Outfitters

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