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Beaver Reservoir Trailhead
Limited parking is available on the east side of private Beaver Reservoir, along County Road 96, for access to the Sourdough Trail.
View a trail map here.
At a Glance
| Usage: | Light |
|---|---|
| Best Season: | Accessible year round |
| Restrictions: | Practice Leave No Trace principles. |
| Closest Towns: | Ward, Colorado |
| Water: | No drinking water |
| Restroom: | Practice Leave No Trace principles |
| Operated By: | U.S. Forest Service |
General Information
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.
Accessibility:
Two-wheel-drive access for year-round recreation.
Activities
Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:Backpacking
Recreation areas with activity Backpacking:Horse Riding
Recreation areas with activity Horse Riding: Although parking is limited at the marked Beaver Reservoir Trailhead, there is ample room for parking and turning around with a horse trailer south of County Road 96 on the east side of Beaver Reservoir. This trailhead provides access to the Sourdough Trail, and Coney Creek Road (the road is a nice ride early in the season, when the gate is still closed.)| Size Restrictions | none |
| Corrals | none |
| Loading Ramp | none |
| Hitching Rails | none |
| Water Availability | Occasional lakes and streams. |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Recreation areas with activity XC Skiing/Snowshoeing: From Beaver Reservoir, skiers and snowshoers enjoy access to the Sourdough Trail and Coney Creek Road (National Forest System Road 507). Parking is available east of the reservoir or along the side of County Road 96 at its intersection with NFSR 507. NFSR 507 heads west four miles to Coney Flats, at the Indian Peaks Wilderness boundary, where the Beaver Creek Trail heads west and south. Avalanche risk increases among the slopes and drainages of the Indian Peaks.| Warming Shelters | none |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Difficult |
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