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Deer Lake #1802

The Deer Lake Trail connects Island Lakes Trail #1842 to Chinese Wall Trail #1803 . From Island Lakes Trail, Deer Lake Trail branches north and follows a bench that overlooks the Island Lake and Derby Creek drainages. After 2 miles, the trail becomes steep and narrow as it drops to down to Deer Lake; this section can be hazardous to pack strings. From Deer Lake, the trail climbs 1 mile to the Flat Tops plateau where it joins the Chinese Wall Trail.

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service
  • Coordinates: 39.929671, -107.174952

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Trappers Lake / Scotts Bay Picnic Site
  • Himes Peak #1877
  • SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
  • Flat Tops NW
  • Nellie's #1839
  • McGinnis #2213

Frequently asked questions

Is Deer Lake #1802 reservable?

Deer Lake #1802 is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Deer Lake #1802?

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How do I book a campsite at Deer Lake #1802?

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