Basic Snowshoe – Deer Mountain, Rocky Mountain National Park Snowshoe

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Basic Snowshoe – Deer Mountain, Rocky Mountain National Park Snowshoe

Deer Mountain, Rocky Mountain National Park Snowshoe

  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,100 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 10,020 ft
  • Pace: 1.5 uphill, 2 downhill

FOR ROCKY MOUNTAIN OVER THE HILL GANG MEMBERS ONLY  This trail has a gentle uphill with scenic views along the way:  Mt. Chapin, Mt Chiquita, and Ypsilon Mt.  At close to 3 miles, we'll take a spur to a rocky outcrop where on clear days there are beautiful views of Longs Peak and the town of Estes Park.

Plan on carrying snowshoes and spikes until further notice. 

Please advise the leader of any medical and/or health issues you have before the trip begins.

Meet at CMC Building parking lot at 7:20 a.m.

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten essentials plus snowshoes, micro spikes, gaiters, warm drink, hand/toe warmers.

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