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Deer Mountain
This well maintained popular trail climbs steadily along the ponderosa pine and aspen groves.
Plan Around Deer Mountain
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Deer Mountain Details
This well-maintained popular trail climbs steadily along the ponderosa pine and aspen groves on the sunny southern hillsides leading to the 10,013-foot summit of Deer Mountain. Sandwiched between Beaver Mountain and Horseshoe Park, the small summit is one of the first to become accessible during the summer months, and is well-liked due to its wide southern views across Longs Peak, Beaver Meadows, Moraine Park, the Mummy Range, and the Continental Divide.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
3.1 miles
Estimated time
3 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Deer Mountain
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0.1 mi away
Deer Ridge Jct. Trailhead
The Deer Mountain Trail begins here - it's a moderately difficult, 3-mile, one-way hike to the summit.
0.1 mi away
Deer Ridge Junction
This is the meeting point of Trail Ridge Road -- also known as Highway 34 -- and Highway 36.
0.2 mi away
Trail Ridge Road
Rocky Mountain's famous "highway to the sky."
1.0 mi away
Night Sky
Enjoy excellent views of the Milky Way galaxy, stars, planets, and other celestial bodies.
1.0 mi away
Sheep Lakes
This area of Horseshoe Park is one of the best places to see Rocky Mountain wildlife.
