Deafy Smith
- 1.3 mi
- round trip
- 881 ft
- climb
- 6,700 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Caution at last check
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is marginal · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 12 h ago
Is Deafy Smith open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Lassen National Forest. It doesn't name Deafy Smith, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Forest Road Closure Order
Agency closure covering Lassen National Forest · Order 06-26-01 · USFS · Lassen National Forest
SAFETY ALERT - South Antelope Bridge out, Do Not Cross
Agency closure covering Lassen National Forest · USFS · Lassen National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Lassen National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Deafy Smith is an easy hike of about 1.3 miles in the Almanor Ranger District of Lassen National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is an out-and-back that gains about 880 feet, from a low point of roughly 5,774 feet to a high of about 6,700 feet. The route is on natural surface, and bikes are allowed. That makes it a practical choice for a short outing on foot or on a mountain bike. Several other destinations sit within a few miles. Sunflower Flat is about 2.7 miles away, and the Ben Lomond High Lakes and Belden hikes are each a little over 3 miles off. For an overnight stay, North Fork (family Campground) is about 5.7 miles away.
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LONG LAKE HIGH LAKES
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