Beaver Creek - Near Penrose

Beaver Creek's headwaters begin at the top of Pikes Peak. The creek cuts its way down to the Arkansas river with most of its water pumped into Brush Hollow Reservoir. Most of the stream travels through a rugged canyon known as Beaver Creek State Wildlife Area. The lower access to the canyon is through Penrose. Temperatures in the summer often exceed 100 degrees. The lower canyon is carved through red rock and wading the stream is often the only access.

The trout are mostly Cutthroats with a few Brown Trout. Some good patterns are Hoppers and Caddis. 

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Directions - 52.5 miles - 1 Hour 31 minutes

1. From Angler's Covey head east to I-25 south
2. Travel south on I-25 and exit on S. Academy Blvd head west
3. Turn left at CO-115 S and travel to Penrose, go 27.2 miles
4. Turn right at 3rd St/ Co Rd 123, go 5.4 miles
5. Turn right at Co Rd 132/ Upper Beaver Creek Rd, go 10.6 miles 
6. Road dead-ends at Trailhead