Deer Mountain

Where to start

We haven't confirmed the parking fee at these lots yet. Check posted signs when you arrive.

• Groton Nature Trail Trailhead Fee unconfirmed
  1.4 mi from the summit in a straight line
  1,133 ft · Caledonia County
• Owlshead Trail Trailhead Fee unconfirmed
  1.4 mi from the summit in a straight line
  1,687 ft · Caledonia County
• Northern Parking Lot Fee unconfirmed
  1.7 mi from the summit in a straight line
  1,702 ft · Washington County
• Kettle Pond Day Use Area Parking Fee unconfirmed
  2.2 mi from the summit in a straight line
  1,440 ft · Caledonia County
• Kettle Pond Loop Trail Trailhead Fee unconfirmed
  2.4 mi from the summit in a straight line
  1,474 ft · Caledonia County
• Cross Vermont Trail Trailhead Fee unconfirmed
  2.5 mi from the summit in a straight line
  1,356 ft · Caledonia County
• Marshfield Ledges approach trail Trailhead Fee unconfirmed
  2.9 mi from the summit in a straight line
  1,368 ft · Washington County

No mapped trail connects these lots to the summit, so they are ranked by distance. Distances are in a straight line from the summit and ignore terrain.

Trails that reach the summit area

• Big Deer Mountain Trail 1.4 mi · 370 ft climb · about 50 min
• Big Deer Mountain Trail 0.6 mi · 320 ft climb · about 30 min
• Coldwater Brook Trail 0.8 mi · 320 ft climb · about 35 min

A trail is listed if it passes within 1,969 ft of the mapped summit. That includes trails that only cross the ridge, so look at the map before choosing. Climb and time are estimates for the whole trail, not just the stretch to the top.