George Lake & Deep Creek Trail
12.1 mi · ▲ 3,799 ft · 5 hr 56 min
George Lake & Deep Creek Trail is a 12.1-mile out-and-back in Norse Peak Wilderness near Snoquera, WA. The route reaches George Lake at the turnaround, 6.1 miles in. It climbs 3,799 ft, with sections as steep as 33% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 49/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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George Lake & Deep Creek Trail
12.1 mi · ▲ 3,799 ft · 5 hr 56 min
Elevation 2,813–5,941 ft
Out & Back · Norse Peak Wilderness
Trailhead: Deep Creek Trailhead · 47.00184, -121.51895
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:51 AM · sunset 7:10 PM
Bikes allowed on the whole route · Horses allowed on the whole route · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on White River Trail, heading N.
- 0.4 miTurn left onto Deep Creek Trail, heading NW.
- 3.6 miTurn left onto Noble Knob Trail, heading N.
- 1.8 miTurn right onto George Lake Trail, heading SE.
- 0.2 miReach George Lake, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.2 miTurn left onto Noble Knob Trail, heading NW.
- 1.8 miTurn right onto Deep Creek Trail, heading S.
- 3.6 miTurn right onto White River Trail, heading SE.
- 0.4 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 3.7 mi in (~171 min). Leave by 3:58 PM for the 7:10 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Bikes allowed on the whole route
- Horses allowed on the whole route
- Parking lot at the trailhead
Other ways to reach this destination
More from Deep Creek Trailhead Trailhead
- Buck Creek Trail & White River Trail 7.7 mi · ▲ 759 ft
- Palisades Trail & White River Trail 9.2 mi · ▲ 928 ft
- White River Trail 3.6 mi · ▲ 365 ft
- Lost Lake & Deep Creek Trail via Lost Lake Trail 15.2 mi · ▲ 5,130 ft
- Noble Knob & Deep Creek Trail 11.2 mi · ▲ 3,751 ft
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