George Washington National Forest · VA
Hearthstone Lake Road
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Today
Great day for mountain biking.
Today's best: mountain biking
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Workable day for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Mountain biking
Great day for mountain biking.
Dog walking
Workable day for dog walking.
Score breakdown
- ✓ 77°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.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 0.76 mi
- Elevation gain
- 172 ft
- Surface
- gravel
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.3942, -79.1642 — 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 Hearthstone Lake Road?
Hearthstone Lake Road is a 0.76-mile route with 172 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 Hearthstone Lake Road?
Hearthstone Lake Road is crushed gravel or compacted aggregate — drains quickly, stays passable in wet weather. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Hearthstone Lake Road, and where do closure alerts come from?
Hearthstone Lake 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.