Deer Mountain National Recreat Trail
Tongass National Forest, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK
Out-and-back trail in Tongass National Forest, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK. Hiking, Horseback riding, & Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 16.9 mi (27.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 7,992 ft (2,436 m)
- Est. Time
- 9 hr 30 min
- High point
- 3,264 ft (995 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Deer Mountain 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from start
- Peak: Roy Jones Mountain 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from start
- Peak: Northbird Mountain 8.7 mi (14 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Deer Mountain National Recreat Trail
How long is Deer Mountain National Recreat Trail?
Deer Mountain National Recreat Trail is 16.9 mi (27.2 km) long. Most people take about 9 hr 30 min. It climbs 7,992 ft (2,436 m) in total, up to a high point of 3,264 ft (995 m).
How hard is Deer Mountain National Recreat Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Deer Mountain National Recreat Trail?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Deer Mountain National Recreat Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Deer Mountain National Recreat Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (30% under trees).
What can you do on Deer Mountain National Recreat Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding, Mountain biking. Shared with bikes, horses. Surface: dirt.
Where can you eat near Deer Mountain National Recreat Trail?
Brewed Awakenings, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Ketchikan Dry Goods, 0.7 mi (1.1 km).
Is this a good week for Deer Mountain National Recreat Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Deer Mount - Summit Spur Trail Tongass National Forest · Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km)
- Rainbird Trail Ketchikan Gateway Borough · Easy · 2.1 mi (3.5 km)
- Carlanna Lake Trail Ketchikan Gateway Borough · Moderate · 3.4 mi (5.4 km)
- Carlanna Lake Trail Ketchikan Gateway Borough · Easy · 1.8 mi (2.8 km)
- Deer Mount - John Mountain Spur Trail Tongass National Forest · Easy · 1.6 mi (2.6 km)
- Minerva Mountain Trail Tongass National Forest · Expert · 10.2 mi (16.4 km)
- Dude Mountain Trail Tongass National Forest · Moderate · 2.6 mi (4.1 km)
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap