Damascus to Beartree Campground - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Damascus to Beartree Campground |
|---|---|
| Country: | United States |
| State: | Virginia |
| Nearby Town: | Damascus |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | from Damascus Virginia - pick up the AT and head E-NE where it re-enters the forest off hwy 58 just outside of town. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 13.00 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Moderate |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | One-Way, Shuttle Hike |
| Hike Starts: | in Damascus |
| Hike Ends: | Beartree Campground |
| Trails Used: | AT, Iron Mountain Trail,Beech Grove Trail, Lum Trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: | Yes |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Streams |
| Management: | U.S. Forest Service |
| Contact Information: | http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj/mr/recreation/camping/beartree.shtml http://www.damascus.org/ |
| Best Season: | Spring, Summer |
| Users: | Hikers, Bikers, Horses |
| Road Conditions: | |
| Hike Summary: | While the rest of the family was biking the Virginia Creeper Trail, I hiked backed to our camp at Beartree after dropping the car off for them in Damascus. I took the AT. At 2.5 miles there is a sign for the Iron Mountain Trail but I went a bit further on the AT and took the Beech Grove Spur up to Iron Mountain Trail. The IMT is pretty much a ridge top trail but descends down to a couple of gaps along the way. There are a couple of nice shelters along the way. The Lum Trail intersects the IMT and ends right at Beartree Campground |
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