George Washington National Forest · VA
Elliot Springs Forest Road
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Today
Workable day for hiking.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Workable day for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Dog walking
Workable day for dog walking.
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 88 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 1.41 mi
- Elevation gain
- 527 ft
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.1410, -79.2950 — 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 Elliot Springs Forest Road?
Elliot Springs Forest Road is a 1.41-mile route with 527 feet of elevation gain. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
Who manages Elliot Springs Forest Road, and where do closure alerts come from?
Elliot Springs Forest Road 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.