4.1km
Total Distance
780m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A 4.1 km climb from the trailhead in Ketchikan on the Deer Mountain National Recreation Trail, through temperate rainforest, muskeg and alpine meadows, to the summit of Deer Mountain (915 m), which dominates the skyline behind downtown Ketchikan. The trail gains about 2,600 ft (790 m).

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Viewpoint · 1.8km
Bus stop
726m from the start
Parking
7m from the start

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes