Beaver Creek Trail

The Beaver Creek Trail is a great introductory trail into the Indian Peaks Wilderness. With gradual elevation gain and fairly solid terrain, this hike will get you warmed up before you go to summit one of the surrounding sky-scraping peaks. Not to mention this trail is scenic in itself, so make sure you bring your camera!

The Beaver Creek Hike departs from the Beaver Creek Reservoir Parking lot. From here, take Coney Creek Road west. The dirt road will guide you to a small pond and bridge crossing. At this point, take a hard left onto Beaver Creek Trail. This section of the trail will curve you along a creek as you gradually ascend the rocky path and top the timberline. Once above the treeline the path will get steeper as you climb a ridge. Be careful of loose rocks. Once you summit the ridge, you will arrive at an intersection. This is your turnaround point.

If you’ve still got some gas in the tank turn right and scramble up the steep rocky ledge and summit Mount Audubon. This is a difficult and lengthy add on to your excursion. If you’ve had enough and you are ready to return, descend the ridge and retrace your steps back to the parking lot.