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 2.7 (9)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Rocky Mountain National Park
  5. Trail Ridge Road
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“A short boardwalk out into a beaver wonderland! ”

Brian Smith
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9,157' 2,791 m

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9,154' 2,790 m

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3' 1 m

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3' 1 m

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Overview

This is a great place to stop and stretch the legs if you're planning to drive over Trail Ridge Rd. with the whole family. It could also be a worthy outing in and of itself, but be warned that there's nothing else out here (restrooms, parking, food/water...).

Description

The Beaver Boardwalk near the beginning of Trail Ridge Road is a great place to visit with fans of all wildlife. The trail takes you over a pond recently inhabited by an industrious colony of beavers. Their story is told on signs along the walkway.

Flora & Fauna

Obviously, one would hope to see some beavers on this outing, but it's also possible to encounter elk and moose here.

Contacts

Land Manager: National Park Service - Rocky Mountain National Park

Shared By:

Brian Smith with improvements by Andy Sovick
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  2.7 from 9 votes

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in Trail Ridge Road

#5478

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#7

in Trail Ridge Road

#718

in Colorado

#5,478

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Beaver!
Jul 17, 2015 near Estes Park, CO

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