Thursday, January 10, 2013

ToTop 10 Snowshoe Hikes - # 4 Deer Mountain (RMNP)

This hike in winter will reward you with views of the Continental Divide and Longs Peak for very little effort.  Great views start early and continue throughout the day as you climb.

Getting There:  Take I 25 north to Rt. #66, then follow it west to and through Lyons and North to Estes Park,  Allow 90 min. for the drive.

Trail:  Begins in a stand of ponderosa pine then meanders across the base of Deer Mountain before switchbacks take you to bigger and better views.  Longs Peak to the north and all the rest of RMNP peaks are in full view.

Difficulty:  Easy to Moderate

Skill:  Novise to Intermediate

Elevation:  1,075'

Map:  TI # 200 RMNP

Contact:  RMNP Backcountry Office (970) 586-1242

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