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The trails are well marked. If you begin at the trailhead parking lot, all trails begin on Indian Turnip Trail (orange blazes).
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The trail is well marked with maps at each cross section. At section two, make a left onto Meadow Mountain Trail (white blazes).
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En route to the Beckman Trail.
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Signs will point you toward the Brant Coal Mine.
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At cross section four, stay right to begin the Beckman Trail and follow the red blazes.
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The trail immediately starts a slow ascent.
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Climbing on the Beckman Trail.
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Winter season provides views of Deep Creek Lake from the trail.
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Continue by following the red blazes.
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Close to the top of the mountain you will see a sign pointing you to a trail that continues to the top. Continue along to reach Brant Coal Mine.
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Signs indicate the direction of the mine.
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The view as you approach the old coal mine.
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Approaching the old mine.
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Artifacts from the coal mine activity remain.
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The old mine site.
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The old Grant Mine.
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After visiting the coal mine and enjoying the view, return back to the Beckman Trail and continue the loop by making a right. At the first cross trail after the mine you will see this sign.
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Following the Beckman Trail.
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Following the Beckman Trail.
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The Beckman Trail ends at the road that goes around Deep Creek Lake. You can either follow it to the road and then walk along the road back to your car, or you can turn left onto Meadow Mountain Trail.