Gifford Pinchot National Forest Indian Heaven Wilderness Deep Lake Hike Hike 67
Length: 5.5 Miles round trip Elevation Change: 1200' Elevation gain Season: Summer thru Fall Difficulty: Moderate Permit: NW Forest Pass Required Features:
This is another hike that begins in the
Cultus Creek Campground. Follow Trail #33
as it climbs steeply out of the valley.
In the first mile you will gain several
hundred feet in elevation. A few well
placed switchbacks make the climb easier.
At about 1 mile you will come to a
sharp switchback with a view. From
here you will be treated to an outstanding
view of Mt Adams to the northeast, with
Sleeping Beauty just below it to the right.
The Goat Rocks can be seen to the north,
and Mt Rainier to the northeast.
The trail climbs more gently for the next
mile as it wanders in and out of forested
areas. At about 2 miles you will be
right below the ridge line of Bird Mountain.
A half mile later you will come to the
junction of Trail #33A which takes you to
Deep Lake.
The trail to deep lake wanders up and down
and in and out of forested areas before it
reaches the lake. When you come to the
lake, take time to explore all shorelines.
The best views are probably from the south
and southeast side of the lake, where you
can see Mt Adams peeking over the forested
northern shore of the lake.
A Virtual Hike in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest
