State: Colorado
Location: Gunnison National Forest
Length, One-Way: 0.5 miles
Trail Type: Out and Back
Minimum Elevation: 9330 feet
Maximum Elevation: 9550 feet
Elevation Change: 220 feet
Best Season: Summer, Fall
Difficulty: Easy
Usage: Moderate
Mountain Goats, June on Mount Evans
Trail Information
The Beaver Ponds Trail is an easy walk to a large beaver pond. The trail is only about 1/2 mile long and has benches and interpretative signs. The trail begins off the Ohio Creek Road and ends at the pond. There is a Forest Service picnic ground at the pond.
The Beaver Ponds Trail is a good journey for both young and old. The trail winds through dense aspen stands and is an excellent hike in the fall when the aspens change colors.
Directions
From Gunnison:
Drive north on Highway 135 until you reach the Ohio Creek Road. Travel north on Ohio Creek Road for approximately 22 miles from Highway 135. The trailhead is located at the sign marking the Beaver Ponds Picnic Area.
