Beaver Ponds
A half-century of industrious work by beavers and natural succession have helped transform a pond.
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Beaver Ponds Details
A half-century of industrious work by beavers and nature's process of succession have helped transform a pond into the emerging meadow you see here. There's a boardwalk to the shrinking beaver pond as well as a picnic area with tables and fire rings.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Trail Ridge Road
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Alluvial Fan
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