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Virginia
Beards Mountain
7.4 mi
Distance
1,530 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
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Beards Mountain
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 7.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,530 ft
- Highest point
- 2,735 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,350 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Beards Mountain offers a 7.42-mile out-and-back adventure on singletrack terrain in Virginia. This trail connects to a network that includes Blue Suck Falls and Tuscarora Overlook, giving hikers access to multiple points of interest within the system. Whether you're seeking a full day hike or exploring the broader trail network, Beards Mountain provides a solid singletrack experience for those looking to venture into Virginia's backcountry.
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