California · Hiking

Deacon Lee

11.6 mi
round trip
1,372 ft
climb
7,386 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Deacon Lee is a hard hike in the Salmon River Ranger District of Klamath National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 11.6 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 1,372 feet, and it follows a natural surface. The route is an out-and-back, starting at a low point of about 6,546 feet and reaching a high of about 7,386 feet. That makes it a significant climb for a single day on foot. Several other destinations sit within a few miles. Six Mile is about 1.4 miles away, and East Whites and Trail Creek are both within about 3 miles. For an overnight stay, Idlewild campground is about 5.5 miles off.

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