About
Length (round trip)6 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyModerate
Elevation gain1,210 ft up
Typical time3 hr 30 min
TrailheadDeer Ridge Junction, Trail Ridge Road
SurfaceSwitchbacks through burn and forest
Best seasonJuly to September for the high country. Trail Ridge Road opens late May and closes with the first heavy snow in October.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views

A steady climb to a summit with the best overview of Estes Park and Moraine Park.

Tips
No timed entry permit needed for this trailhead. The summit is wooded but the outcrops just below it have the view.
Location

Deer Ridge Junction, Trail Ridge Road

Other Hikers
No one has logged this trail yet.
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