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Review:
Deer Mountain Trail is an extremely difficult trail in Ketchikan that is great for seasoned adventurers who have experience with hiking in similar conditions. The trail is over 2.75 miles one way, and can take anywhere from 3.5 to 4 hours. You will reach elevations of over 2,600 feet and it should be noted that the weather on Deer Mountain is unpredictable and snow persists well into the summer. While some small sections of the trail are gravel, wooden stairs, or boardwalk, most of it is a narrow, natural tread. The trail ends at Deer Mountain Shelter, where you can decide on whether you want to relax and head back, spend the night (on a first-come, first-served basis), or continue on to Silvis Lakes traverse.
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