George Washington National Forest · VA
Henry Lanum Memorial Trail
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Today
Marginal conditions for trail running.
Today's best: trail running
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Marginal conditions for hiking.
Trail running
Marginal conditions for trail running.
Score breakdown
- · 75°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.
- − 47 min of daylight — You need at least 103 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 4.47 mi
- Elevation gain
- 948 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
37.7564, -79.1678 — 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 Henry Lanum Memorial Trail?
Henry Lanum Memorial Trail is a 4.47-mile route with 948 feet of elevation gain — moderate — some sustained climbing or technical sections; expect to work for it but no specialized skills required. 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 Henry Lanum Memorial Trail?
Henry Lanum Memorial 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 Henry Lanum Memorial Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Henry Lanum Memorial 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.