Hike or Backpack the Dead Falls Lake Trail

Pacific Crest Trail, California

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Distance

8.1 miles

Elevation Gain

1358 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

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Dead Falls Lake Trail is a 8.1 mile trail in Shasta National Forest featuring remote alpine lakes and a spectacular mountain summit, perfect for a long day hike or backpacking adventure.

The Dead Falls Lake Trail is perfect for families, dog, and all adventurers. In the spring and summer, there are gorgeous and abundant wildflowers. There is a perfect lunch spot at Deadfall Lake.

Close to the gargantuan Shasta, Mount Eddy is the highest peak in the Klamath Mountain. Mount Eddy offers staggering scenery, solitude and a variety of wilderness landscapes. The lake is in a bowl surrounded by gorgeous mountain peaks. Hiking boots are strongly recommended.

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Hike or Backpack the Dead Falls Lake Trail Reviews

Miranda Luckey

Hike or Backpack the Dead Falls Lake Trail

03/27/18

Love this hike! Very easy with a beautiful ending point.

5.0

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