Plan with
Confidence
Non-Motorized trail. Open all year long depending upon snow pack.
Path Type
Point to Point
The Bead Lake Trail is an approximately 6 mile, family-friendly trail. The trail journeys along the east side of Bead Lake and stays just above the shoreline. The scenery is beautiful with lots of views of the lake and has a deep forest feel in many places. There are areas of cedar groves with open sections of forest. It has a really nice mixture of forest elements to offer everyone.
For a hiking trail, the Bead Lake Trail offers a fun and yet challenging hike.
The trail consists of mostly hard packed dirt with sections of loose trail gravel and rock. There are some descents along with some short challenging climbs. It has a handful of wooden bridges to cross as well.
There great options for camping along the way with clean camping sites build up by the community of backpackers.
Be aware that this trail is shared with mountain bikers. Stay alert while on the trail to ensure your safety and the safety of others.
All in all, the Bead Lake Trail is fun little adventure!
All Clear
trail in great condition.
Some Issues
All Clear
Trail was beautiful, weather was excellent, was a little busy, but it was also Saturday so that’s to be expected. The boat parking area has been completely changed and made larger, so the trail shortly after starting at the trailhead has been re-routed and cleared with a bobcat sized machine. Lots of downed/cleared trees to make the new route and build up the boat trailer parking lot. Saw several groups of youth/teenagers that seemed to be in separate overnight groups, led by adults and having a great time. 😃
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