About Beaver Falls Trail
Beaver Falls Trail is a easy hiking trail near Glen Haven in Larimer County, Colorado.. The surface is dirt. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap.
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Beaver Falls Trail
Glen Haven, Colorado · Larimer County
Beaver Falls Trail is a easy hiking trail near Glen Haven in Larimer County, Colorado.. The surface is dirt. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap.
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40.57169, -105.61218
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Weather at Beaver Falls Trail
Live forecast for the trailhead. Use it to pack and time your hike.
Today
Light Drizzle
55°/36°
💧 4%🌬 20mph
↑ 5:34 AM ↓ 8:25 PM
Sun
Overcast
56°/33°
💧 1%🌬 24mph
↑ 5:34 AM ↓ 8:26 PM
Mon
Light Drizzle
63°/40°
💧 17%🌬 12mph
↑ 5:33 AM ↓ 8:26 PM
Tue
Light Drizzle
67°/42°
💧 15%🌬 12mph
↑ 5:33 AM ↓ 8:27 PM
Wed
Rain Showers
65°/44°
💧 25%🌬 10mph
↑ 5:33 AM ↓ 8:28 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
What “Easy” Means
Gentle terrain, well-marked. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Difficulty is derived from OpenStreetMap’s Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) hiking scale, trail visibility, surface, distance, and elevation gain. Always verify current conditions before heading out.
What to Pack & Wear
Personalised to this trail’s length, elevation, difficulty, and the live forecast.
👔 What to Wear
- Long-sleeve shirtSynthetic or merino, sun-protective.
- Light shell or windbreakerEven on warm days, wind can chill (avg wind 20 mph).
- Hiking pants or convertibleLayer for variable conditions.
- Trail runners or low bootsComfortable, broken in.
🎒 What to Pack
- WaterBring at least 1L of water; more in heat.
- High-energy snacksA snack for the trail.
- Sun protection (UV 8)SPF 50+ sunscreen, lip balm w/ SPF, sunglasses, sun hat.
- First-aid kitBlister patches, ibuprofen, tape, antiseptic wipes.
- Offline mapDownload your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Trail Safety in Colorado
Trail conditions in Colorado change with weather, season, and fire activity. Closures, washouts, and rerouting are common. Before heading out:
- Check with the land manager for current conditions and closures
- Tell someone your plan and expected return time
- Know your turn-around limits — conditions can change fast
- Carry the 10 essentials: water, food, navigation, first aid, light, fire, shelter, knife, sun protection, extra clothes
References & Maps
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