Near Deer Leap Overlook
Scenic overlook at the top of Deer Leap right before sunset (Pico Mountain Resort to the left).
Near Deer Leap Overlook
Deer Loop Overlook
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Deer Leap Overlook

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Deer Leap Overlook

3.8 (6 Ratings)
A two-mile out-and-back hike with a beautiful overlook at the top.
1.9
mi
Distance
583
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.9mi
Distance
583ft
Elevation Gain
583ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
2,579ft
High Point
2,157ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
The trailhead is located in the Long Trail Inn parking lot. You can park across the road in the Sherburne Pass Trail parking lot if none is available at the Inn side. The trail begins rocky and muddy with a gradual incline. At 0.4 miles, you'll come to the Sherburne Pass Trail and Appalachian Trail Junction. Continue left at the junction towards Deer Leap Overlook. Shortly after, you'll encounter another junction for the Appalachian and Deer Leap Mountain Trail. Continue on the Deer Leap Mountain Trail. After the junction, the trail begins to level out and heads down across a series of duckboards and rooted ground.At 0.8 miles, you'll reach the last junction for Deer Leap Mountain Trail and Deer Leap Overlook Trail. Continue left on Deer Leap Overlook Trail. This trail will lead you to Deer Leap Overlook.At one mile, you have reached Deer Leap Overlook. Once you are done enjoying the views, simply head back the way you came.

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