This trail climbs to the top of Beards Mountain, and provides spectacular views of Warm Springs Mountain and the Cowpasture River Valley. The south end of the trail ends on the boundary line between the Forest Service and Douthat State Park, and offers a view of Douthat Lake. The Gillam Run Trail, also located on Forest Road 361 (Hickman Draft) and ending on the Beards Mountain Trail, provides another access point. Trail Open To:
BEARDS MOUNTAIN (FT #459) - WSRD is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.
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