Directions: The Deep Lake Trailhead is one of the more difficult to get to. From either Forest Road 100 or Forest Road 101, turn on Forest Road 105. Follow Forest Road 105 to Forest Road 105 1B. Follow Forest Road 105 1B until it ends at the trailhead. You will want to have a high clearance vehicle but you shouldn't need four wheel drive unless you head here early in the spring or after heavy rain.

Most of the people who head to Deep Lake get there by following the Gap Lakes Trail to the Quealy Lake Trail and then down to Deep Lake. So if you start from the Deep Lake Trailhead you will see a stretch of trail that not many people see.

The trailhead and the end of the road are one and the same and there is a very old sign to mark where the trail begins.

The trail will follow an old road for a little less than a mile. At that point it will veer off to the right. Be on the lookout for a small rock cairn to mark this turn.

From there you'll head down to and cross a small stream. There is no bridge but that won't be a problem.

The hike up to the lake is gentle and absolutely worth it. Deep Lake is big, clear, and secluded. The entire area just begs for you to camp out.

- This trail is open all year as long as you can get to it. Don't under estimate the drive to get here. It will take some time and a fairly good knowledge of the forest roads in the area.

- There are no parking or day use fees.

- These trails range in elevation between 10,020 feet at the trailhead, 10,500 feet at Deep Lake and 10,700 feet at the intersection of Deep Lake Trail and Quealy Lake Trail.

- Approved Activities Include: Hiking, Mountain Biking, and Horseback Riding.

- Dogs are welcome.

Trail Descriptions Courtesy Lone Moose Ski Shop.