Rocky Mountain Deer

The 3.0 mile hike to the summit starts at 8, 930 feet and finishes at 10, 000 feet.Deer Mountain Trail

The next picture was taken during a hike in early March and illustrates how big of an impact the weather can have on an adventure in RMNP. We did not complete the hike in March because the upcoming switchbacks were too icy to cross with our toddler in a child carrier and we were not confident that she was warm enough. The rest of the pictures are from our June hike when the weather was sunny and warm.

After completing the switchbacks, the trail levels off and even descends slightly through a dense forest canopy.The trail quickly leaves the forest canopy and runs along the side of a ridge. We were carrying our 2 year old in a child carrier and found this stretch of trail to be reinvigorating.

The summit area was large and provided ample space for several groups of hikers to have a picnic. The trail and summit were less crowded than we have experienced on other hikes in RMNP. I attribute the low trail traffic to the limited parking and moderate length of the trail.

The view to the north is somewhat obstructed but still beautiful nonetheless.

I forgot to take a video at the summit so I took one on our way down.

Hiking along the ridge offers stunning views to the south that include Moraine Park and Longs Peak. After climbing the ridge,  the trail cuts into the heart of the mountain where a series of switchbacks gently ascend. From the summit,  views of Moraine Park and Longs Peak are unobstructed and breathtaking.
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