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Beaver Pond Trail #516

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 3.5 (2)
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  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. Crested Butte and Gunnison
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“This is an excellent quick hike, especially in the fall season. ”

Nicolas Chabra
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0.7

Miles

1.1

KM

Point to Point

9,566' 2,916 m

High

9,334' 2,845 m

Low

232' 71 m

Up

10' 3 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

17%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Lake

Family Friendly A good choice for families with small children due to length and ease.

No facilities exist along the trail or at the ponds.

When camping, please set up campsite at least 200 feet from the ponds.

Description

The trail climbs gently through dense aspen stands. This is an excellent outing, especially in the fall season due to the beautiful foliage. Fishing the ponds is considered fair to good.

Once on the trail, you cross into the West Elk Wilderness Area where Wilderness Regulations apply.

Contacts

Land Manager: White River National Forest - Maroon Bells

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Nicolas Chabra
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Trail Ratings

  3.5 from 2 votes

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in Crested Butte and Gunnison

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Trail Rankings

#33

in Crested Butte and Gunn…

#2,092

in Colorado

#25,828

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Main beaver pond in late July. Abundant wildflowers around northern edge can be traversed via an unofficial loop trail.
Aug 2, 2024 near Crested…, CO
Beaver Ponds
Sep 29, 2025 near Crested…, CO
Trail is predominantly under the canopy of a mature aspen grove. Lots of shade and smooth trail. Great for little legs or just a casual stroll.
Aug 2, 2024 near Crested…, CO

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Sep 28, 2025
John Low
Very pretty Fall Hike - the drive from Crested Butte to Gunnison highly recommended with this hike as an add in 0.7mi — 1h 00m
Sep 24, 2023
John Nehls
I am not an experienced hiker so the beginning of the climb was daunting. The beautiful colors made it worth the climb. 0.7mi — 1h 30m
Jul 22, 2019
Peter Streibig
Mellow trail, dog friendly. Back country camping possible — 1h 30m

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