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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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Douthat State Park
    Clifton Forge, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2025

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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May 22, 2024 @ 5:12pm
May 22, 2024
 Great shape
May 8, 2024 @ 2:53pm
May 8, 2024
 Great shape considering no one rides this. Could see it getting overgrown by June.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Beards Mountain

        ▼ Where is Beards Mountain located?
        Beards Mountain is located in Douthat State Park, Clifton Forge, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Douthat State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.91181, -79.78143.
        ▼ How hard is Beards Mountain?
        Beards Mountain is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Beards Mountain?
        Beards Mountain has 618 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,709 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,350 ft to 2,777 ft.
        ▼ Is Beards Mountain a point to point trail?
        Beards Mountain is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Beards Mountain?
        Beards Mountain is 6.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Beards Mountain?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Beards Mountain. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Beards Mountain? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Beards Mountain are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Beards Mountain?
        Beards Mountain is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. View recent activity on this trail.

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