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Recreation Region: Boulder Ranger District

Beaver Sourdough Trailhead

The Beaver Reservoir Cutoff Trail (#851) is an extension of the Sourdough Trail that cuts across from the east end of Coney Creek Road (National Forest System Road 507) to intersect the Sourdough Trail just above the switchbacks south of Camp Dick. From the Beaver Reservoir Trailhead to Sourdough Trail intersection is 3/4 mile hike one way.

General Information

Motorized vehicles are prohibited.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 40.116891

Longitude: -105.513541

Elevation

8,885 feet at Beaver Reservoir TH; 9,194 feet at Sourdough Trail intersection

Directions

From Ward, head north on Colorado Highway 72 for approximately three miles. Turn west on County Road 96, signed for Tahosa Boy Scout Camp, continuing 2.5 miles to the east side of Beaver Reservoir.

Parking

Limited parking is available on the east side of private Beaver Reservoir, along County Road 96, for access to the Sourdough Trail.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Weed-free hay is required.

Last updated May 16th, 2025