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Lake · Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

Deep Lake

0.9 mi round trip40 ft gainEasyDay hike: No permitOvernight: Not allowed
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Permits and reservations

Day hikeNo permit
No permit. Stay on trails and check for seasonal closures.
OvernightNot allowed
Wildlife refuges generally do not allow camping.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rules. Matched from refuge boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance0.9 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain40 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation32 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Deep Lake is a lake reached by a 0.9-mile round trip from Kiwa Trailhead Parking. The route follows Kiwa Trail to the shore.

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What you need

Parking and passes

Wildlife refuge: some refuges charge a small day-use fee, which an America the Beautiful pass covers. Check posted signs.

Getting there

The hike starts at Kiwa Trailhead Parking. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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