Beartree Lake Trail (Forest Trail #4563)

This paved and gravel-surfaced trail encircles Beartree Lake, an area popular for fishing and swimming. Fishing platforms and a beach area are also provided at the Beartree Recreation Area.

Trail Open to:

Current Conditions

Beartree Recreation Area is currently closed due to impacts from Hurricane Helene. The Lake Trail is currently inaccessible and closed until further notice.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

4563

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Trail Length: 0.8 miles
Trail Difficulty: Easy
Connecting Trails: FT # 4551 - Beartree Gap
Elevation: 3000-3100 feet
Trail Access Points (Approximate LAT/LONG):
- LAT 36.659547 LONG -81.687978
- Link to Conversion

Drinking water seasonally available

No Bicycles, No Horses, No Motorized Vehicles.

Getting There

Directions

From Damascus, VA: Take US 58 east for 8 miles. Turn left onto FR 837 entering Beartree Recreation Area. Take the first right to free parking. Or continue on for 1 mile, through the fee station, and turn right to reach the beach area of Beartree Lake.