1.2 mi from the trailheadAspenglen Campground
Campground · Colorado

12.0 mi out & back · 2,799 ft gain · 9,928 ft high point · Very hard
From Deer Mountain Trailhead
In Rocky Mountain National Park · Colorado · National Park Service
Starting from the Deer Mountain Trailhead, this 12.0-mile out and back trail climbs 2,799 feet past Deer Mountain, Deer Mountain Buttress, and Oldman Mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park.
2,799 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.
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