Not to be confused with the easier and similarly named Beard’s Gap Hollow Trail, the Beard’s Gap Trail is a 1.2 mile difficult multi-use trail that connects the guest registration area to a small shelter and the Mountain Top and Brushy Hollow trails. Near the registration area this trail is fairly flat and follows a creek, crossing it several times. As the trail climbs it becomes increasingly steep and difficult, with seven short switchbacks before reaching the ridge line.