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6.0 miles
Distance
618 ft
Climb
-1,709 ft
Descent
2,777 ft
High Point
-1,091 ft
Altitude change
1,350 ft
Altitude min
2,441 ft
Altitude start
1,348 ft
Altitude end
-3.5%
Grade
-73.6%
Grade max
35.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1,342 ft
Distance flat
Beards Mountain Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaDouthat State Park
Clifton Forge, Virginia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Year Opened2025
Not well maintained near the peak of Beards Mountain, but the section from Gillam Run to the northeast is good, especially the final mile which is steep and fast. The best way to ride this could be as an out-and-back starting by climbing Beards Mountain Spur from the Cowpasture River and Walton Tract, then climb southwest on Beards Mountain to an overlook or to Gillam junction, then reverse the route but make sure to drop down and climb back up the final half mile of Beards Mountain Trail because that's the best part. Another option is a loop including Gillam Run accessed via Road 361 near Douthat.
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