George Washington National Forest · VA
Cold Springs Trail
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Today
Marginal conditions for hiking.
Today's best: hiking
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Marginal conditions for hiking.
Trail running
Marginal conditions for trail running.
Dog walking
Skip the dog walking plan today.
Score breakdown
- ✓ 74°F air — Right in hiking's ideal range
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − 48 min of daylight — You need at least 227 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 3.51 mi
- Elevation gain
- 3049 ft
- Surface
- dirt
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.1680, -79.3301 — 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 Cold Springs Trail?
Cold Springs Trail is a 3.51-mile route with 3049 feet of elevation gain. 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 Cold Springs Trail?
Cold Springs 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 Cold Springs Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Cold Springs Trail 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.