Beaver Creek Loop

Total Miles
19.2

Elevation

3,362.39 ft

Duration

1.5 Hours

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Summer, Spring, Fall

Trail Overview

This is a scenic and moderately challenging loop near Dunn Peak that crosses over Beaver Creek midway through the route. The trail consists of two-track paths over a mix of dirt and loose rock surfaces that will have occasional ruts and berms to navigate over. Mud holes up to 12" deep or more may be present at points along the trail and the creek crossing width and deep will vary depending on the season. There will be several spots along the trail that provide great vistas of the area. There are a few spots where trees and brush will be tight along the trail, especially for full-width vehicles.

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Beaver Creek Loop
Beaver Creek Loop

Difficulty

The main obstacles on this trail are water and mud hole crossings, which will require higher clearance. There are larger rocks and small ledges in places that will also need to be navigated. Rain or light snow will definitely change the difficulty level of this trail and make 4WD a necessity.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

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Access Description

This trail loop is west of the Lizard Head Wilderness and can be accessed from the east off Highway 145 using Forest Service roads 535 (West Dolores Road) and 611 (Black Mesa Road). From the north, it can be reached off Highway 145 using M44 (Beef Trail Road) and Forest Service Road 611 (Beaver Park Road).

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