hiking

Carhart Trail

Intermediate route

1.8 miles

Bike/Hike/Run

The Carhart Trail meanders through Pueblo Mountain Park in Beulah and connects to the historic Squirrel Creek trail and the other trails throughout the Wet Mountain and San Isabel region. This varied and adventurous trail will give you a sense of exposure otherwise hard to find in the area.

How will you explore?

Getting there: Park along Mountain Park Road (a super tight turn off of Pine Drive/Highway 78). There’s a gravel area for parking just before a large swing gate. Hike/ride up the road past the gate and follow the signs!

Click here for a PDF map of the Pueblo Mountain Park.

South Shore Tour

Intermediate Route

6 miles

Bike/Hike/Run

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The entire loop is overall mild terrain, with a steep climb at the end of Rodeo trail headed south, and one large steep climb about halfway along South Shore Trail headed north.

Getting there: Park at the Arkansas Point trailhead parking lot in Lake Pueblo State Park.

Northridge to Mace Loop

Novice route

2.5 miles

Hike/Run

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Classic hike in Beulah's Pueblo Mountain Park. Big views over Devil's Canyon and the Beulah Valley. This is a great escape from summer heat and a good spot for snowshoeing in the winter after a big storm.

Getting there: Park at the Northridge/Devil’s Canyon trailhead in the Pueblo Mountain Park in Beulah, CO.

Adventure Origins Beulah Loop

Epic route / Bikepack

25 miles

Bike

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This short, adventurous overnight starts in the wonderful hamlet of Beulah, Colorado and makes its way out the last unpaved “highway” in Colorado (it’s quite low traffic) with big views, deep history, and steep climbing. Day one is the bulk of the route's challenge, climbing CO-78/Twelve Mile highway from Beulah to CO-165. It’s possible to take a paved detour after the big climb to site by Lake San Isabel and grab food and drink at the Lodge. The first night is at historic Davenport Campground, the gateway to Squirrel Creek Canyon. Davenport still hosts structures built just after the turn of the century, and offers a spot to filter water. Squirrel Creek is the first USFS recreation area in the country, designed before most any campground you’ve ever been to. Day two sends you down the technical Squirrel Creek trail and through the Pueblo Mountain park's Carhart trail. Carhart trail is mostly moderate terrain, though exposed in spots. Expect very challenging, chunky terrain in many spots along Squirrel Creek. Finish the day in Beulah. It’s a small town that’s easy to fall in love with.

 Make sure to give yourself time for some coffee stops and a few photos!

Getting there: Park in Beulah. Grab some coffee at Stompin’ Grounds. get after it.

The Whole Slopper

Advanced Route

32 miles

Bike/Hike/Run

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 A grand tour of (most) of Lake Pueblo's classics. Want some technical extras? Adding The Buttes trail off of Inner Limites and Rock Canyon off of South Shore trail will give you some features you may not want to miss!

Getting there: Park at the Arkansas Point trailhead parking lot in Lake Pueblo State Park.

Black Magic Loop

Novice route

3.6 miles

Bike/Hike/Run

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Start at Voodoo trail, take Rte. 96 trail east, then head north on Pronghorn trail, then take a left at the four corners (west) onto Voodoo trail follow back to start of loop.

Getting there: Park at the second red gate, approximately 2.6 miles past the main south entrance of Lake Pueblo State Park on highway 96.