BEARDS MOUNTAIN (FT #459) - WSRD

About BEARDS MOUNTAIN (FT #459) - WSRD

This trail climbs to the top of Beards Mountain, and provides spectacular views of Warm Springs Mountain and the Cowpasture River Valley. The south end of the trail ends on the boundary line between the Forest Service and Douthat State Park, and offers a view of Douthat Lake. The Gillam Run Trail, also located on Forest Road 361 (Hickman Draft) and ending on the Beards Mountain Trail, provides another access point.Trail Open To:

How to Get There

From Warm Springs: Take Highway 39 east for 7.8 miles. Turn right on SR 629 and go 8.4 miles. Turn left on FR 361 (Hickman Draft) and travel approximately 1.3 miles to the left spur road. Bear left and continue for approximately 1.0 mile to the gate. There is limited parking available. The trailhead is approx. 2.2 miles down the road on the right.

Plan Your Visit to BEARDS MOUNTAIN (FT #459) - WSRD

Heading to BEARDS MOUNTAIN (FT #459) - WSRD? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)