Douthat State Park · VA
Buck Lick Trail
Short self-guided interpretive nature trail near the campground and lake, with numbered stations on the park's forest ecology; an easy family walk.
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Today
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
Skip the trail running plan today.
Dog walking
Thunderstorms in today's forecast — dogs panic and trails become dangerous.
Score breakdown
- ✓ 72°F air — Right in hiking'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.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 0.21 mi
- Elevation gain
- 41 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- easy
Trailhead
Coordinates
37.9032, -79.7983 — VA.
Park
Part of Douthat State Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Frequently Asked
How long is Buck Lick Trail?
Buck Lick Trail is a 0.21-mile route with 41 feet of elevation gain — easy — gentle grades, generally suitable for families and beginners with normal fitness. 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 Buck Lick Trail?
Buck Lick 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 Buck Lick Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Buck Lick 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.