Rocky Mountain National Park Visitor's Guide

Deer Mountain in the Winter

Serene Fan Lake
Deer Mountain Trail
Elk on Deer Mountain
Elk on a Hillside

"The route up Deer Mountain begins in a stand of mature ponderosa pine and winds upward past lodgepole pine, aspen, and limber pine to the summit plateau, which offers spectacular views of the Continental Divide. While the lower trail generally has little snow, you can expect packed and drifted snow on the switchbacks. Snow cover on the summit may be three to five feet deep, making snowshoes or skis necessary for safe travel. Elevation at the summit 10,013 ft."

From Park Headquarters drive 4.5 miles (7.2 km) on Highway 36 to roadside parking at the Deer Ridge Junction Trailhead.

Difficulty difficult
Distance 3 miles one-way
Ending Elevation 10013 feet
Cumulative Change 1075 feet

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