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Rocky Mountain National Park: Beaver Mountain Trail
Thanks to only a little elevation gain, this 6.9-mile loop offers flatlanders great rewards (big views, wildlife, solitude) without much suffering. Pack plenty of water and sunscreen.
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| Author: | Backpacker Magazine |
| Activity: | Backpacking |
| State: | Colorado (CO) |
| Distance: | 6.04 mi |
| Difficulty: | 5 / 10 |
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MORE PARK INFO: Rocky Mountain National Park, (970) 586-1206; nps.gov/romo.
--Mapped by Kris Wagner
TO TRAILHEAD: From Fall River entrance, follow US 34 into park. In 2 miles, park safely off the road near Deer Ridge Junction (corner of US 34 and US 36).
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| Distance: 6.04 mi | Points: 556 |
Beaver Mountain Loop
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BMT001
Location: 40.386818, -105.610100Deer Ridge Junction: Hike S of US 36, following signs to Bear Mtn. Trail
BMT002
Location: 40.382282, -105.608765Huge rocky thrones sit alongside trail
BMT003
Location: 40.379452, -105.607117Turn R; trail crosses swampy meadow then climbs a sun-baked knoll
BMT004
Location: 40.376999, -105.607986Turn R onto Bear Mtn. Trail
BMT005
Location: 40.379482, -105.622482Gentle climb to a snow-white aspen grove
BMT006
Location: 40.374184, -105.625664Cross Beaver Brook; look downstream for deer foraging along the grassy banks; begin easy ascent around the E-side of Beaver Mnt.
BMT007
Location: 40.364944, -105.626465Spur Trail: Turn L to a gnarly outcrop with impressive views Moraine Park and a sea of dramatic peaks; return to trail and turn L
BMT008
Location: 40.360382, -105.631287Turn L onto Beaver Meadows Trail; small overlook on R; path passes under the outcrop described above
BMT009
Location: 40.369202, -105.617554Keep L @ Y
BMT010
Location: 40.373051, -105.614067Trail exits @ Upper Beaver Meadows trailhead; head E on gravel road
BMT011
Location: 40.372650, -105.612465Turn L back onto trail; marmots scurry in a meadow of blue-green sage brush
BMT012
Location: 40.376934, -105.608032Turn R to end loop, then return .9 miles to trailhead
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