Deer Creek

4.8/5 (68 reviews)
Deer Creek 4WD trail is the easiest of the trails heading out of Montezuma. It works its way south up the valley and summits at the Continental Divide, connecting with a few other popular 4WD trails in the high alpine tundra.Read More
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Highlights of Deer Creek

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Beginner Category IconBeginner
Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Mine Category IconMine
Rock Category IconRock
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
12445 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
05/20 - 11/23
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
5
Nearest Town
Montezuma
Nearest Services
Keystone
Management Agency
White River National Forest
District
Dillon Ranger District

Overview

Deer Creek 4WD trail is the easiest of the trails heading out of Montezuma. It works its way south up the valley and summits at the Continental Divide, connecting with a few other popular 4WD trails in the high alpine tundra.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Guide Overview
9 Waypoints
29 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
68 Community Reviews
1 Video
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