Beaver Ponds #516
The Beaver Pond Trail #516 begins at the Beaver Ponds Trailhead and ends at the ponds. It climbs gently through dense aspen stands. This is an excellent day hike in the fall season. A good choice for families with small children due to length and ease. Fishing the ponds is considered fair to good. When camping, please set up campsite at least 200 feet from the ponds. No facilities exist along the trail or at the ponds. Once on the trail, you cross into the West Elk Wilderness Area where Wilderness Regulations apply.
General Information
Getting There
Elevation
9,550 feet
Directions
Beaver Ponds Trailhead:
From Crested Butte, travel west on Gunnison County Road 12 to Ohio Creek Road, FSR #730. Travel south on Ohio Creek Road for approximately 3 miles. The Beaver Ponds Trailhead is well marked. Limited parking is available along with backcountry information at the trailhead.
From Gunnison, travel north on Highway 135 to its intersection with the Ohio Creek Road, CR 730. Continue north on CR 730 for approximately 22 miles to the Beaver Ponds Trailhead.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restroom information is not currently available for this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
