George Washington National Forest · VA
Fore Mountain Trail
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Conditions
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Hiking
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Score breakdown
- · 68°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − 50 min of daylight — You need at least 235 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 14.21 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2107 ft
- Surface
- dirt
Trailhead
Coordinates
37.8251, -79.8938 — 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 Fore Mountain Trail?
Fore Mountain Trail is a 14.21-mile route with 2107 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 Fore Mountain Trail?
Fore Mountain 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 Fore Mountain Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Fore Mountain 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.