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Hike

Beard's Gap Trail

Ends at Beards Gap

1.2 mi one way · 646 ft climb · 1,906 ft high point

VA · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

Beard's Gap Trail climbs to Beards Gap in 1.2 mi with 646 ft of ascent.

Elevation

646 ft of gain and 109 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

9.5 mi from the trailhead
Coles Point
Campground · VA
9.6 mi from the trailhead

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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Beards GapDestination · 1.2 mi in
Douthat LakeNearby · 0.0 mi in

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 1.2 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 646 ft
Descent: 109 ft
High point: 1,906 ft
Low point: 1,369 ft
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: VA
Camps within 15 mi: 7
Trailhead: 37.8959° N · 79.8014° W

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Morris Hill Campground

Campground · VA

10.9 mi from the trailhead

Mcclintic Point

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Allegheny Trail

Summits Smith Knob
Inside George Washington National Forest
2,957 ft of climbing

9.4 mi of trails · 2,957 ft climb · Very hard

George Washington National Forest · Camp 7 mi away

Beards Mountain

Ends at Douthat Lake
Inside George Washington National Forest
2,654 ft of climbing

8.0 mi one way · 2,654 ft climb · Very hard

George Washington National Forest · Camp 11 mi away

Lake Sherwood Trail

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Camp under a mile away

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Camp 2 mi away

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Monongahela National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today88°67°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri87°66°Mostly Sunny
Sat77°65°Chance Rain Showers
Sun84°65°Partly Sunny
Mon82°64°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue72°59°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed68°56°Chance Rain Showers

Today: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 5 mph NW

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Signal

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