
Red Deer Lake via Red Deer Lake and Buchanan Pass Trail
Lyons, Colorado
13.9 mi
Distance
2,211 ft
Elev. Gain
5h 38m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Red Deer Lake via Red Deer Lake and Buchanan Pass Trail is an out-and-back trail in Roosevelt National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Boulder County, Colorado. It is 14 miles long and gains 2,211 feet. The nearest town is Hidden Lake, Colorado, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,663 ft |
| High point | 6.9 mi | 3,169 ft |
| End | 13.9 mi | 2,663 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Hidden Lake, CO · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Boulder County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Roosevelt National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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Campgrounds near this trail

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