Hiking trails are closed to bikers, except for multi-use trails. Distances listed are one way.
From Beaver Creek Village
Five Senses Trail™ This trail begins at the base of Chair #6, crosses Beaver Creek and follows the road
to Flood’s Fishing Ponds and the Beaver Lake Trailhead; approx. 1 mile (1.6 km),
45 min. – 1.25 hours. A suggested family hike.
Creekside Loop
Perfect for the family—a gentle loop that passes through Creekside Park where you’ll
find a playground, picnic tables and restrooms; 1.5 miles (2.4 km), 45 – 60 minutes.
Beaver Creek Village Loop™
An easy hike out of Beaver Creek Village. The trail winds up through the aspens and
along the open slopes of the Haymeadow area above Beaver Creek Village. This trail
has moderate elevation gain and offers great views of the Village;
approx. 1.7 miles (2.8 km), 1 hour.
Buddy’s Way
Part of Village Loop, this section is an easy hike winding through the wildflowers
and aspen stands overlooking the Village; approx. 1 mile (1.6 km), 30 minutes.
Beaver Lake Trail™
Follow this trail along Beaver Creek, past the base of Chairs #9, #10 and #11 and
Beano’s Cabin and up the valley to Beaver Lake, a pristine mountain lake in the Holy
Cross Wilderness; approx. 6 miles round trip (9.7 km), 3 – 4 hours.
Overlook Trail™
Near the top, take in views of the Sawatch Mountain Range from the overlook and
on your way down, watch as Beaver Creek Village unfolds below you. For a more
challenging hike, begin at the bottom and hike up; approx. 4 miles (6.5 km), 2 – 4 hours.
From Spruce Saddle
Spruce Saddle Loop™ (Hike-ology™ Program)
An easier, mid-mountain interpretive tour at Spruce Saddle. Learn about local flora and
fauna; approx. 1 mile (1.6 km), 30 – 60 min.
Cinch Mtn Road (45min-1 hour downhill dirt road)
Royal Elk Trail™
This picturesque and challenging trail is generally downhill and can be accessed by
riding the Centennial Express Lift #6. The route traverses the Talons Challenge ski
slopes along a challenging single-track and connects with the Beaver Lake Trail;
approx. 2.5 miles (4.1 km), 1 – 1.5 hours.
Overlook Trail™ (downhill)
Near the top, take in views of the Sawatch Mountain Range from the overlook and
on your way down, watch as Beaver Creek Village unfolds below you. Approx. 4 miles (6.5 km), 2 – 4 hours.
From Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead
Bear Paw to Village to Village Trail
Village to Village Trail (can be accessed through many points in the Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead
areas. Lot’s of Wildflowers popping up!)
Arrowhead Mountain Trail (Wildflowers!) to mud Springs