Length: 2.38 mi
Est. time: 1h 30m
Gain: 1,493 ft
Loss: 75 ft
Max elev: 9,739 ft
Elevation profile
+1,493 ft gain · −75 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Snake Creek Primitive Campgrounds (Campground)
Hike to Dead Lake
🗓 spring, summer, fall
Connects to:
Snake Creek Overlook TrailPlan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.