Colorado · Hiking

Beaver Lakes

8.0 mi
round trip
289 ft
climb
9,235 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Jul, Sep
best months

Is Beaver Lakes open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name Beaver Lakes, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · San Juan National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Beaver Lakes is a Forest Service trail in the Pagosa Ranger District of San Juan National Forest in Colorado. The route is an out-and-back that starts and ends at about 8,300 feet and climbs to about 9,200 feet over the course of roughly 8 miles. The trail's natural surface makes it suitable for both horses and bikes. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. A nearby weather station records typical average July highs around 76°F with lows near 42°F, while winter months typically bring highs in the mid-30s and a few days of snow each month from December through February. The trail is open from June 1 to October 15. Monument Park Winter, a mountain biking trail, lies just 0.2 miles away, and Devil Mountain is about a mile off. For an overnight base, Piedra Camp 1 is about 3.4 miles away, and Devil Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 3.5 miles away.

Local outfitters

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