Deer Lake #1802
The Deer Lake Trail connects Island Lakes Trail #1842 to Chinese Wall Trail #1803. From Island Lakes Trail, Deer Lake Trail branches north and follows a bench that overlooks the Island Lake and Derby Creek drainages. After 2 miles, the trail becomes steep and narrow as it drops to down to Deer Lake; this section can be hazardous to pack strings. From Deer Lake, the trail climbs 1 mile to the Flat Tops plateau where it joins the Chinese Wall Trail.
General Information
- Flat Tops Wilderness regulations apply
- This trail is used for multiple activities, including hiking and horsebackriding. Please respect other users.
- This trail is not recommended for pack strings.
Getting There
Elevation
11602'
Directions
Access to the Deer Lake Trail is located 50 miles east of Meeker, CO.
From Meeker, CO take Colorado Highway 13 east for 1 mile, then turn right (east) on Rio Blanco County Road 8 and follow this for 39 miles. Turn south on Trappers Lake Road #205, and travel 10 miles to the Outlet Trailhead.
Follow the Arthur E. Carhart Trail #1815 around the east side of Trappers Lake to Trappers Lake Trail # 1816. Take Trappers Lake Trail #1816 for 4 miles to the head of Fraser Creek, where Island Lakes Trail #1842 begins. Follow Island Lakes Trail 2.5 miles to Deer Lake Trail #1802.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restroom information is not currently available for this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
