Mason Neck State Park · VA
Eagle Spur Trail
Flat, forested spur leading to a wooden observation blind with benches overlooking Kane's Creek, built for watching the peninsula's nesting bald eagles.
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Today
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
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Dog walking
Thunderstorms in today's forecast — dogs panic and trails become dangerous.
Score breakdown
- − 88°F air — Above hiking's comfort zone (32–85°F)
- − 15 mph wind — Gusty — bring a windbreaker
- − 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
- 1.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 41 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- easy
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.6445, -77.1862 — VA.
Park
Part of Mason Neck State Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Eagle Spur Trail?
Eagle Spur Trail is a 1.2-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 Eagle Spur Trail?
Eagle Spur 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 Eagle Spur Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Eagle Spur Trail is in Mason Neck 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.