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Deer Mountain
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Starting at Deer Ridge Junction, the trail to Deer Mountain offers stunning scenic views and wildlife viewing opportunities. Since this trail begins at a lower starting elevation, the trail to Deer Mountain has less snow compared to other trails to mountain summits. From the trailhead, the trail to Deer Mountain is 6.1 miles round-trip. During the winter season, traction devices are recommended especially after the first mile. Snowshoes are generally not needed for this hike.
Upper Beaver Meadows Picnic Area
~2 min drive
<p>Picnic time!</p> <p>Stop along Upper Beaver Meadows road to enjoy a secluded picnic area overlooking peaceful meadows with the backdrop of the Continental Divide.</p> <p><strong>Tables: </strong>10<br /> <strong>Fire Grates:</strong> 6<br /> <strong>Use of portable grills*:…
Horseshoe Park
~2 min drive
<p>Horseshoe Park is a low-land meadow with small lakes, great views of the Mummy Mountain Range, and top-notch wildlife viewing opportunities.</p> <p><strong>West Horseshoe Park Pullout:</strong> This pullout contains limited parking spaces that can be used to access the surr…
Fern Lake Trail
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Glacier Gorge Trail
~10 min drive
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Many Parks Curve
~2 min drive
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Moraine Park
~4 min drive
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Lily Mountain
~11 min drive
4.0 mi · Moderate
Sheep Lakes
~2 min drive
<p>A few miles from the Fall River Entrance, Sheep Lakes offers a dramatic view of Horseshoe Park.</p> <p>Carved by the journey of ancient glaciers, this beautiful meadow is a great place to view wildlife. The area is named for the bighorn sheep that come down from the mountai…
Hollowell Park
~5 min drive
<p>A relaxing destination with many picnic tables and excellent views of Mill Creek Basin below Longs Peak.</p> <p>Enjoy a short easy trail that leaves from the parking lot. Pit toilets available but no trash cans. Pack out what you bring in.</p> <p><strong>Tables: </strong>10…
North Boundary
~11 min drive
4.9 mi · Moderate
