Three Forks of Beaver Loop Trail #512


Area Status: Open

Three Forks of Beaver Loop Trail, located on Stearns District of the Daniel Boone National Forest, provides access to Beaver Creek Wilderness. From the trailhead parking lot, follow the trail to the left of the gate. The trail runs southeast along the ridgetop and cliffline for approximately one mile, where it intersects with Trail #512A that leads to Three Forks of Beaver and Trail #512B that leads to the scenic overlook. Turn right to return to the parking lot, following an old road that leads you near wildlife ponds and openings.

Three Forks of Beaver Trail Guide and Map

Connections: Middle Ridge Trail #518 (area is unavailable)(6.5 miles), Three Forks of Beaver Trail #512A (-.5-mile), Three Forks of Beaver Spur Trail # 512B (0.25-mile)

Trailhead: Three Forks of Beaver Trailhead

At a Glance

Information Center: Stearns Office Contact Information

General Information

Directions:

Take US 27 south 16 miles from Somerset or US 27 north 12.5 miles from Whitley City. Turn east onto Bauer Road (Forest Service Road 50), and then go 2.25 miles to Forest Service Road 51. Take Forest Service Road 51 for 0.75-mile to the Three Forks trailhead on the right.


Parking:

Parking is available at the Three Forks of Beaver trailhead.


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Day Hiking

Difficulty Level: Easy

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Location

 
  Area/Length : 
1.5 miles

  Latitude : 
36.907071

  Longitude : 
-84.448427