Deer Ridge - Moraine Park Trail
Description:
The Deer Ridge-Moraine Park Trail travels from
the Moraine Park Road on the south to Deer Ridge Junction (the junction of
highways 34 and 36). It begins at an elevation of 8,105 feet and climbs to
8,892 feet in 2.6 miles. The trail travels through ponderosa pine forest and
the open grassy areas of Beaver Meadows. Elk are especially abundant in this
area and can often be seen while hiking this trail. This would make a good
shuttle hike by parking a vehicle at either end. The trail intersects many
of the Beaver Meadows Loop Trails offering opportunities for interesting side
trips along the way. This is an easy trail to hike and is a good one for viewing
elk.
Features:
| Length: |
2.6 miles (4.2 kilometers) |
|
Elevation Range:
|
8,106' - 8,892' |
| Elevation change: |
962 feet |
| Season: |
May 1- Nov 1 |
| Difficulty: |
Easy to moderate |
| Use: |
Low |
| USGS maps: |
Estes Park |
| Trailheads: |
Deer Ridge, Upper Beaver Meadows |
| Restrictions: |
No pets are permitted
|
| Suitable for mountain bikes: |
No (not permitted) |
| Suitable for horses: |
Yes |
Vicinity Map
Altitude Profile
Directions:
The
Deer Ridge - Moraine Park Trail can be accessed on the north via the Deer
Ridge Trailhead. Take Highway 36 about 3.4 miles from the Beaver Meadows Entrance
to the trailhead located on the north side of the road. There is parking for
15 to 20 vehicles on the both sides of Highway 36. The trail can also be reached
from the Upper Beaver Meadows Road and Trailhead. The south end of the trail
intersects the Moraine Park Road near the Moraine Park Campground.
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