Wyoming · Hiking

Deep Lake

5.4 mi
round trip
690 ft
climb
10,728 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Deep Lake open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 3 alerts for Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest.

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

Deep Lake is an easy hike in the Brush Creek-Hayden Ranger District of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest in Wyoming, about 5.4 miles long with a one-way climb of 690 feet. The trail is managed by the Forest Service and has a natural surface, and it is open to both horses and bikes. The route is an out-and-back that starts at about 9,983 feet and reaches a high point of about 10,728 feet. It makes a straightforward day for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. Several other trails sit within about 3 miles, including Vagner Lake Trail, Shelf Lakes Trail and Quealy Lake Trail. Deep Creek Campground is about 3.6 miles away, and the Medicine Bow Peak Area climbing area is about 5 miles off.

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