Near Long Canyon Trail
A pair of backpackers treks through flower-filled meadows in mid-August on the Long Canyon Trail.
Near Long Canyon Trail
On top of Deer Creek pass, overlooking the first of the four lakes and Siligo peak. The trail continues up to the left of the photo.
Near Long Canyon Trail
View from Deer Lake Pass.
Near Long Canyon Trail
Siligo Peak and Deer Lake are easy on the eyes along the Four Lakes Loop.

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Hike Trail

Long Canyon Trail

4.0 (5 Ratings)
A stiff climb up from a forested canyon to an alpine pass.
5.8
mi
Distance
3,908
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
LakeViewsWildflowers
Access Issues
Free wilderness permits and campfire permits are required to enter the Trinity Alps Wilderness.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.85mi
Distance
3,908ft
Elevation Gain
247ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
7,580ft
High Point
3,755ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the trailhead , this trail climbs steadily through pine forests until entering the mountain meadows below Gibson Peak. Continue through the meadows until you reach Bee Tree Gap, where you'll see Siligo Meadows ahead. Descend from the gap and hike a mile or so across the meadows to reach Deer Creek Pass. In front of you is the striking Siligo Peak above Deer Lake. The glacier-carved valley of Deer Creek extends to the north. You are at the boundary of the Red and White Trinities, and you can clearly see the difference between the red rocks around Deer Lake and the white rocks of Siligo Peak. Hike down from Deer Creek Pass to join the Four Lakes Trail.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Miguel Vieira