Beaver Creek and its tributaries, on the south slope of the Pikes Peak massif, cascade through deeply-incised granite canyons. Beaver Creek forms a crucial ecological link between the alpine high country of Pikes Peak and the arid rangelands of the high plains. Beaver Creek itself is a renowned cold-water fishing stream, host to a variety of trout. Bighorn sheep, mule deer, elk, black bear, mountain lion, golden eagles and beaver call this region home. Beaver Creek's magnificent wildness and its proximity to large, urban populations make the area's wilderness values extremely significant.
Opportunities abound for hiking, backpacking, fishing, hunting, nature study and climbing.