11.4 mi from the trailheadColes Point
Campground · VA
8.0 mi one way · 2,654 ft climb · 2,788 ft high point · Very hard
In George Washington National Forest · VA · U.S. Forest Service
This very difficult 8-mile trail reaches Douthat Lake in George Washington National Forest, climbing 2,654 feet past Beards Mountain.
2,654 ft of gain and 2,546 ft of descent.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
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.
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