Beaver Creek (#942)
Beaver Creek Trail skirts north of Sky Ranch then rejoins the road west of the ranch before re-entering the forest. After traveling north of Hourglass Lake and following Beaver Creek, the trail borders the north side of Comanche Reservoir before entering a travel zone within the Comanche Peak Wilderness. The trail passes trailheads for Hourglass Trail (#984) at the Comanche Reservoir dam, Comanche Lake Trail (#990) and the south end of Browns Lake Trail (#941) within the travel zone, and Brackenbury Trail (#935) just before terminating at an intersection with the Flowers Trail (#939). The Hourglass and Brackenbury Trails are connectors to Mirror Lake Trail (#943) and access to Rocky Mountain National Park.
General Information
You can find more information at the Poudre Wilderness Volunteers website. Download trail summary here.
No motorized or mechanized equipment. Camps, campfires, and stock, where allowed, at least 200 feet from water and trails. Group size limited to 12 people or stock animals combined. Certified weed-free hay is required for stock. No campfires—stoves only. Overnight stock use prohibited.
Dogs must be on a hand-held leash.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 40.5809
Longitude: -105.60052
Elevation
11,120'
Directions
Travel 11 miles northwest of Fort Collins on U.S. Highway 287 to Colorado Highway 14. Turn left on CO 14, travel 26 miles, and turn left on County Road 63E, Pingree Park Road. Travel 16 miles to Forest Road 145. Turn right, pass Tom Bennett Campground, and travel approximately one mile to Beaver Creek Trailhead just before entering Sky Ranch.
Parking
The Beaver Creek trailhead accommodates approximately 4 vehicles.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
Certified weed-free hay is required for stock. Overnight stock use prohibited.
