Deer Mountain Trail in Boulder, CO offers a strenuous 3-mile hike with an elevation change of 1,075 feet, leading hikers through a diverse landscape of ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine, aspen, and limber pine to the summit plateau, providing breathtaking views of the Continental Divide. While the lower trail typically has minimal snow, the switchbacks may have packed and drifted snow, and the summit can have snow cover up to three to five feet deep, requiring the use of snowshoes or skis for safe travel.
For those seeking an easier hike, the 1.5-mile Upper Beaver Meadows trail offers a gentle stroll with a slight elevation change of 140 feet, showcasing the beauty of the area's meadows and wildlife. Both trails provide an opportunity to explore the natural wonders of Rocky Mountain National Park's east side during the winter months when lower elevation trails remain accessible for hiking.
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