George Washington National Forest · VA
Beards Mountain Spur
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Today
Workable day for dog walking.
Today's best: dog walking
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Workable day for hiking.
Trail running
Marginal conditions for trail running.
Dog walking
Workable day for dog walking.
Score breakdown
- ✓ 68°F air — Right in dog walking's ideal range
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − 49 min of daylight — You need at least 144 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 2.86 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1522 ft
- Surface
- mixed
Trailhead
Coordinates
37.9670, -79.7064 — VA.
Park
Part of George Washington National Forest.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Beards Mountain Spur?
Beards Mountain Spur is a 2.86-mile route with 1522 feet of elevation gain. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
What's the trail surface like at Beards Mountain Spur?
Beards Mountain Spur is mixed surface — sections of dirt, rock, and root that vary along the route. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Beards Mountain Spur, and where do closure alerts come from?
Beards Mountain Spur is in George Washington National Forest, which is managed by the managing agency. Closure and advisory data on this page comes from the agency. Always confirm against the park's own page before driving — emergency closures can post faster than scrapers refresh.