Near Beaver Pond Trail
There are some NPS buildings at the beginning of the trail. The vegetation is a indication of things to come.
Near Beaver Pond Trail
In the spring, the trail passes through a field of wildflowers.
Near Beaver Pond Trail
View of Beaver Pond

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Beaver Pond Trail

3.3 (4 Ratings)
A nice route through a mix of burned/unburned forest and meadows to a lovely pond.
1.8
mi
Distance
304
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekSpringViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Bring bear spray.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.75mi
Distance
304ft
Elevation Gain
71ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
4,768ft
High Point
4,535ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This easy trail starts at the historic 1913 ranger station which is no longer staffed. The trail works up through an older forest and wonderful meadow mix. Wildflowers are incredible in this area. After a short stint through an older forest that has a haunted feel, you emerge to more incredible flower meadows. You then enter a combination of burned forest and meadows. The birding is great here as is the continuing wildflowers that start in the spring and extend into the summer. You eventually reach the small beaver pond which introduces some waterfowl. The trail continues on, moving through more burned lodgepole with aspen forests until it intersects the Red Eagle Trail. Follow this back to the ranger station to complete a loop. This content was created by Jake Bramante of Hike 734. Visit https://www.hike734.com for more expert Glacier content and maps that help you decide which trail to hike.

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