Red Deer Cutoff Trail
Description:
The
Red Deer Cutoff Trail connects the Buchanan Pass Trail with Red Deer Lake.
This trail climbs 280 feet in about .6 miles. The trail is very rocky and
fairly steep for the first quarter mile. It travels through a dense spruce
forest on its way to the bench where Red Deer Lake is located. At Red Deer
Lake, the trail continues part way around the lake in both directions. Camping
is permitted at the lake but open campfires are not allowed. Fishing is good
for brook and brown trout.
Features:
| Length: |
.61 miles (.99 kilometers) |
| Elevation Range: |
10,098' - 10,376' |
| Elevation change: |
280 feet |
| Season: |
July 1 - Sept 15 |
| Difficulty: |
Moderate |
| Use: |
Moderate |
| USGS maps: |
Allenspark |
| Trailheads: |
Middle St Vrain |
| Restrictions: |
Pets must be on a leash, no campfies |
| Suitable for mountain bikes: |
No (no bicycles in wilderness) |
| Suitable for horses: |
Yes |
Vicinity Map
Altitude Profile
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Directions:
The
Red Deer Cutoff Trail is located in the Indian Peaks Wilderness and can be reached
via the Buchanan Pass Trail from the Middle St Vrain Trailhead. Take Highway
7 west from Lyons approximately 12 miles or Highway 7 south from Estes Park
about 18 miles to Highway 72. Turn south on 72 and travel approximately five
miles to the Peaceful Valley Campground. Turn west through the campground and
on to Camp Dick Campground (about a mile). The trailhead is located at the west
end of the Camp Dick Campground. Hike about 6.1 miles on the Buchanan Pass Trail
to the start of the Red Deer Cutoff Trail.
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