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Hike

Mountain Side Trail

Ends at Beards Gap

1.3 mi one way · 289 ft climb · 2,054 ft high point

VA · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

Mountain Side Trail reaches Beards Gap in 1.3 mi.

Elevation

206 ft of gain and 289 ft of descent.

At a glance

Length: 1.3 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 206 ft
Descent: 289 ft
High point: 2,054 ft
Low point: 1,942 ft
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: VA
Camps within 15 mi: 7
Trailhead: 37.8996° N · 79.7868° W

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Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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10.2 mi from the trailhead
Coles Point
Campground · VA
10.3 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 · 0.0 mi in
Douthat LakeNearby · 0.4 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.

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today85°66°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri80°64°Mostly Sunny
Sat74°63°Chance Rain Showers
Sun82°65°Partly Sunny
Mon78°62°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue71°60°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed68°58°Chance Rain Showers

Today: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 5 mph W

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Signal

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