Near Chavez Trail
Section of the trail with "stairs."
Near Chavez Trail
View of Beaver Brook Canyon with Clear Creek Canyon in the background.
Near Chavez Trail
Portion of trail with exposure above Beaver Creek. (Stoli, my beloved trail hound, can be seen negotiating the trail.)
Near Chavez Trail
Beaver Brook at the bottom of the canyon. This photo is taken just past the last stream crossing.
Near Chavez Trail
T-intersection with Beaver Brook.

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Hike Trail

Chavez Trail

3.6 (5 Ratings)
A tree-lined trail alongside a rolling hillside and a creek.
1.3
mi
Distance
695
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Family FriendlyRiver/Creek

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.34mi
Distance
695ft
Elevation Gain
25ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
7,246ft
High Point
6,562ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the lower trailhead, hike down the gated-off dirt road to the left. You'll see signs for Chavez Trail. You'll hike through the Chief Hosa campground. Follow the road and signs 0.25 miles to the singletrack trail. Once on the singletrack, you'll hike along a shaded hillside. After about 1.5 miles, you'll start hiking alongside the creek. You'll make a few crossings back and forth. These crossings can be a bit tricky if the water level is high so bring an extra pair of socks just in case you get your feet wet. The Chavez Trail eventually intersects with the Beaver Brook Trail.

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Contributors
Dylan Pradas