Idaho · Hiking

Deer Creek

9.3 mi
round trip
6,180 ft
climb
8,672 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Deer Creek open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Salmon-Challis National Forest.

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Deer Creek is a hard hike in Idaho's Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District of the Salmon-Challis National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is an out-and-back that climbs from about 5,700 feet to roughly 8,670 feet, with a total elevation gain of about 6,180 feet over a round trip of about 9.3 miles. The steepest stretch comes at about 3.2 miles in, where the grade reaches 28 percent. The trail is open year-round, and the trip takes about six hours. The route is on natural surface, and both horses and bikes are allowed. Several other hikes sit within a few miles, including Old Indian Trail, North Fork Iron Creek and Rattlesnake. Iron Lake Campground is about 7 miles away.