California · Hiking · Trinity Alps Wilderness

Deer Flat

8.2 mi
round trip
1,268 ft
climb
6,727 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Deer Flat open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name Deer Flat, 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.

Deer Flat is a hard hike in the Trinity Alps Wilderness, part of the Weaverville Ranger District of Shasta-Trinity National Forest in northern California. The route is an out-and-back of about 8.2 miles, with a total elevation gain of 1,268 feet, taking you from a low point of about 5,433 feet to a high of about 6,727 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is natural-surfaced and open year-round. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. That makes it a ride for pack animals rather than mountain bikes. The trail sits within designated wilderness, so plan for a full day on foot. The closest neighbors are Swift Creek, about 1.6 miles away, and Thumb Rock, about 1.8 miles away. Granite Lake is about 2.2 miles off, and Preacher Meadow Campground is about 3.9 miles away.