Beaver Lake

Trip

Hiking – Beaver Lake via Five Senses

Casual speed hike to Beaver Lake within the Holy Cross Wilderness area. Start hike on 5 Senses trail along Beaver Creek.

  • Sun, Sep 28, 2025
  • Gore Range
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,692 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 9,780 ft
  • Pace: 2.5 mph +/-

Meet at the Vail Mtn Coffee shop at 9:15 AM in BEAVER CREEK VILLAGE.  (Two escalators up from the bus stop)  Park in the Ford Hall garage or Elk lot off Highway 6.  Both parking areas are free.  NO lift pass is required.  

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Bring 10 essentials including extra clothing for dry or wet or hot, or cold conditions.  Sun protection.  Sturdy boots or hiking shoes suggested.

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