George Washington National Forest · VA
Bear Rock
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Marginal conditions for trail running.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Marginal conditions for hiking.
Trail running
Marginal conditions for trail running.
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 111 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 4.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1184 ft
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.1133, -79.7335 — 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 Bear Rock?
Bear Rock is a 4.5-mile route with 1184 feet of elevation gain. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
Who manages Bear Rock, and where do closure alerts come from?
Bear Rock 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.