Peak · Buckhorn Wilderness
Deer Ridge
4.9 mi round trip1,114 ft gainModerateDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
Get alerts for this hikePermits and reservations
Day hikeFree self-issue
Fill out the free wilderness permit at the trailhead kiosk.
OvernightFree self-issue
No reservation. Use the same free permit, keep groups to 12 or fewer, and camp at least 200 ft from water.
Buckhorn Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance4.9 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,114 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit4,301 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Deer Ridge is a peak reached by a 4.9-mile round trip from Deer Park Trailhead. The route follows Three Forks Trail, then Deer Ridge Trail to the summit.
Heads up: the last stretch to the top is off trail.
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What you need
Parking and passes
National park entrance fee: $30 per vehicle for 7 days, the $55 Olympic annual pass, or an America the Beautiful pass. The park does not take cash.
Buy an entrance passGetting there
The hike starts at Deer Park Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.