California · Hiking

Deadfall Lake

3.5 mi
round trip
770 ft
climb
7,221 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Deadfall Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name Deadfall Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Deadfall Lake is a moderate out-and-back hike in the Mt. Shasta Ranger District of Shasta-Trinity National Forest in California, about 3.5 miles long with a total elevation gain of 770 feet. The trail rises from a low point of about 6,424 feet to a high of about 7,221 feet, and the Forest Service manages the land. The route is natural-surfaced and allows both horses and bikes, so it works for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. It stays open year-round, and the Pacific Crest Trail passes about a mile away, with the Deadfall Lakes Trail about 1.3 miles off. Toad Lake Campground sits about 3.8 miles away, and Kangaroo is about 5.9 miles away. Paddlers can reach the South Fork Sacramento River, roughly 7.6 miles out, and climbers will find The Cube about 8.1 miles away.

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