DESCRIPTION:
This trail provides access to everyone who wants an opportunity to see
the karst world up close without entering a cave. At the trailhead,
you will find a gravel parking area, vault toilet, and garbage cans.
LOCATION:
The trailhead is located at milepost 100.5 on Forest Road
2000. Take State Highway 929 to State Highway 925 ( Control Lake junction) turn left or Northbound. Stay on State Highway 925 for approximately 15 miles where it turns into Forest Road 2000. Continue Northbound on Forest Road 2000 and watch for signs to the trailhead.
BEAVER FALLS TRAIL:
Distance: 0.7 miles (one way)
Trip Time: 45 minutes
Difficulty: Easiest
Elevation Change: n/a
Trail Tread: Built of Alaska yellow cedar,
the double loop boardwalk trail is ADA accessible and provides
interpretive signs describing the karst landscape.
Recommended Seasons:
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SPECIAL
FEATURES:
Beaver Falls is one of the island 's many recreational gems. Surrounded
by ancient muskegs and cathedral forests, the falls are relatively small
but spectacular to see. Water cascades some 40 feet down to disappear
into an adjacent cave. The cave itself is inaccessible and prone to sudden
flooding.
Before reaching the falls, you walk through muskegs that
have taken thousands of years to develop to their present
state. Decaying plants build a layer of peat that holds
water like a giant sponge and gradually break down the
surface of the karst to form caves. Visitors can pause
at several points on the tour to see unique plant species
including bog laurel, Labrador tea, and diminutive, ultra
slow-growing shore pines that might be less than two feet
high, yet 150 or more years old. Features such as sinkholes,
deep vertical pits, disappearing streams, and collapsed
channels can also be seen from the trail.
Practice Leave No Trace
• Plan Ahead and Prepare
• Travel and Camp on Durable
Surfaces
• Dispose of Waste Properly
• Leave What You Find
• Minimize Campfire Impacts
• Respect Wildlife
• Be Considerate of Other
Visitors
SAFETY TIPS:
• Discharging firearms is prohibited within 150 yards of buildings,
campsites, developed recreation sites, or occupied areas
• Fireworks or other explosives are prohibited
• Use only fire rings provided by the Forest
Service
• Be respectful of others and keep your
pets under control
• Do NOT feed or approach bears!
• Water for consumption should be treated
or boiled
• Rubber boots, rain gear and insect repellent
are recommended
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