Near Bear Den Mountain Trail
Beagle Gap
Near Bear Den Mountain Trail
End of the trail looking back toward Skyline Drive.
Near Bear Den Mountain Trail
Gate on the way to the end of the trail.
Near Bear Den Mountain Trail
Trail-head off of Skyline Drive. Parking for 2-3 cars.
Near Bear Den Mountain Trail
Telecommunication towers.

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Bear Den Mountain Trail

3.5 (2 Ratings)
A service road that runs up to telecommunication towers along the route.
2.7
mi
Distance
291
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/CreekViews
Access Issues
Parking on Skyline Drive. Unofficial parking at Glen Kirk Presbyterian Church.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.75mi
Distance
291ft
Elevation Gain
1,284ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
2,876ft
High Point
1,591ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
There is a steep elevation gain from the trailhead on Skyline Drive to the telecommunication towers and significant elevation loss from the telecommunication towers all the way to the end of the trail. There is a lovely stream that runs along the trail on the lower portion of the trail once you are past Beagle Gap.

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Contributors
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