George Washington National Forest · VA
FR 1286
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Today
Great day for mountain biking.
Today's best: mountain biking
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Marginal conditions for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Mountain biking
Great day for mountain biking.
Score breakdown
- ✓ 75°F air — Right in mountain biking's ideal range
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − 47 min of daylight — You need at least 78 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 4.61 mi
- Elevation gain
- 440 ft
Trailhead
Coordinates
37.6900, -79.2032 — 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 FR 1286?
FR 1286 is a 4.61-mile route with 440 feet of elevation gain. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
Who manages FR 1286, and where do closure alerts come from?
FR 1286 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.