Douthat State Park · VA
Blue Suck Falls Trail
Climbs shaded Blue Suck Hollow past small cascades to Blue Suck Falls, the park's signature waterfall about 1.5 mi in, then continues toward Tuscarora Overlook; steep, rocky switchbacks.
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Today
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
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Mountain biking
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Dog walking
Thunderstorms in today's forecast — dogs panic and trails become dangerous.
Score breakdown
- ✓ 72°F air — Right in mountain biking's ideal range
- − Thunderstorms — Get off exposed ridges before they arrive
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − 88 min of daylight — You need at least 124 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 5.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1689 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- hard
Trailhead
Coordinates
37.9076, -79.8226 — VA.
Park
Part of Douthat State Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Blue Suck Falls Trail?
Blue Suck Falls Trail is a 5.8-mile route with 1689 feet of elevation gain — hard — significant elevation gain, technical terrain, or both; come prepared. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
What's the trail surface like at Blue Suck Falls Trail?
Blue Suck Falls Trail is natural dirt singletrack — soft underfoot, holds water, slow to dry after rain. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Blue Suck Falls Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Blue Suck Falls Trail is in Douthat State Park, 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.