George Washington National Forest · VA
Back Creek Mountain
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Conditions
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Hiking
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Score breakdown
- · 68°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − 50 min of daylight — You need at least 235 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 13.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2332 ft
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.1680, -79.7952 — VA.
Park
Part of George Washington National Forest.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Back Creek Mountain?
Back Creek Mountain is a 13.5-mile route with 2332 feet of elevation gain. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
Who manages Back Creek Mountain, and where do closure alerts come from?
Back Creek Mountain is in George Washington National Forest, which is managed by the managing agency. Closure and advisory data on this page comes from the agency. Always confirm against the park's own page before driving — emergency closures can post faster than scrapers refresh.