This pleasant trail hugs the shoreline of Bead Lake as it travels through conifer forests whose moisture level varies based on the exposure of the slope (the north-facing slopes are quite lush, while the south-facing slopes are much drier.) All along the trail are good views of the lake's teal waters. The junction with the spur trail 127.1 is a good place to turn around, but it is also possible to continue on that trail or on the main trail to a remote upper trailhead (bridges on this trail have been known to wash out; check with the Newport Ranger Station for the latest information.)