Name: Mule Deer Trail
Rating: 4.3

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This trail is one loop option through Golden Gate Canyon State Park. Expect a variety of terrain from rocky singletrack through denser pine forest to smooth trails winding through alpine meadows. Starting at the Ole Barn Knoll, you'll climb up to Panorama Point on gradually steepening terrain along wider paths. Once past Panaroma Point, you'll be in more dense pines and eventually make your way back down through some meadow areas.

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4.3 from 33 votes

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in Golden Gate Canyon State Park

#152

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4.3 from 33 votes

5 Star		45%
4 Star		42%
3 Star		9%
2 Star		3%
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#152

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Some of the most panoramic views of the Continental Divide are east of Panorama Point.

Sep 17, 2018 near Coal Creek, CO

Near the end you'll be rewarded with a great view of the ridge you climbed at the beginning.

Sep 17, 2018 near Coal Creek, CO

Fantastic mountain views on the Mule Deer Trail

Jun 24, 2018 near Coal Creek, CO

The last stretch to Bootleg Bottom Parking

Jun 27, 2020 near Central…, CO

Nice views of the Continental Divide just east of the Panorama Point deck/picnic area.

Sep 9, 2018 near Coal Creek, CO

The last mile of the trail starts off a little grim: Mountain Base Road on your left, private property on your right. It eventually leads to a beautiful view of the valley.

Sep 17, 2018 near Coal Creek, CO

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Oct 7, 2023

Dmitry S

Sep 25, 2021

Heather E

Jul 4, 2021

Emily M

Jun 15, 2021

Matt Kohn

Jun 5, 2021

Michelle Williams

9.1mi — 3h 03m

Apr 10, 2021

Hung Hau

6mi — 3h 30m

Jan 1, 2021

Josh M

Aug 1, 2020

Caitlin K

Took the trail counter-clockwise, definitely some steep sections and rough terrain. But beautiful meadows and varying views to enjoy! 9mi — 3h 30m

Jul 18, 2020

Michelle Williams

Somehow got turned around and didn't complete the loop. But, the views at the panorama point and well worth any climbs. 10.9mi — 4h 17m

May 9, 2020

Max Swearingen

Apr 11, 2020

Mark Andersen

Partial mule deer + Blue Grouse 4.4mi — 1h 34m

Nov 2, 2019

Tyler B

awesome. up to 6 inches at points made a bit more difficult 9.1mi — 6h 30m

Oct 12, 2019

Mike Loftus

Sep 28, 2019

Michelle Williams

Great trail! Footing is a little difficult in some places due to rain washout. The rest of the trail is comfortably challenging with amazing fall colo 9.5mi — 3h 34m

Sep 28, 2019

Keith Fretz

Jun 10, 2019

Kali Osborn

May 26, 2019

Jimmy Barron

Hike with Clare 9.1mi

May 18, 2019

E G

May 10, 2019

Iana Ivanova

Nov 4, 2018

Kyle Trahan

snow on the ground, but not very icey 9.1mi

Oct 13, 2018

Erin Andersen

Mule Deer + Blue Grouse trails 6.2mi — 3h 10m

Aug 29, 2018

Teresa Grammatke

Jun 24, 2018

Luke Snow

Great easy hike with pleasantly varied scenery. Only did 3 miles counterclockwise. Great trail to bring visiting flatlanders. 3mi — 2h 00m

Jun 23, 2018

Mamcentee

Jun 3, 2018

Brian K

Oct 17, 2017

Edgar Villeda

Aug 26, 2017

Josh M

Aug 5, 2017

Thomas Riegelman

9.3mi

Jul 25, 2017

Chris K

Took upper branch at Ole Barn Knoll 10mi

Jul 1, 2017

Andriana Faris

Apr 29, 2017

Zofia Stanley

Oct 18, 2016

Lance Ulrich

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Mule Deer Trail

“A singletrack loop through a variety of pine forests and mountain terrain with scenic views. ”

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9,493' 2,893 m

8,554' 2,607 m

1,211' 369 m

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