Bead Lake

Total Miles 28.7
Technical Rating
1 Easy
Best Time Varies
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

Some paved, mostly gravelled roads. Easy ride. Mostly forested road with some open areas where views are available.

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Technical Rating

1

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Dan F
Jun 17, 2026
Open
Downed large tree just west of the 318j road on the north side of Bead Lake.
Mitchell Hillman
Aug 09, 2025
Open
The trail was a bit rough at times, but with a good navigator no issues. The road has steep drops but with adequate trees. It opened up in quite a few spots for some truly amazing views. Just WOW!!! There were also quite a few pull overs to hop out and take photos of flowers and pick huckleberries.
Tim Chilcott Jr.
Sep 09, 2024
Open
Road washed out in a couple of places from runoff but not bad.
Jacob Sharp
Jun 11, 2024
Open
Not bad. Not a ton of places to camp on the main route, but you can find more in the off shoots. Recommend Bear paw ridge
Tom Mott
May 29, 2024
Open
Some washed out sections requiring technical driving
Scott Milne
May 18, 2024
Open
Timothy Major
Nov 12, 2023
Open

Bead Lake Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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