George Washington National Forest · VA
Crane Trail
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Today
Workable day for dog walking.
Today's best: dog walking
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Workable day for hiking.
Trail running
Marginal conditions for trail running.
Dog walking
Workable day for dog walking.
Score breakdown
- ✓ 68°F air — Right in dog walking's ideal range
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − 49 min of daylight — You need at least 134 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 2.89 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1162 ft
Trailhead
Coordinates
37.9193, -79.6944 — 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 Crane Trail?
Crane Trail is a 2.89-mile route with 1162 feet of elevation gain. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
Who manages Crane Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Crane 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.