Mason Neck State Park · VA
High Point Trail
The park's longest trail, winding through mature forest across the Mason Neck peninsula toward the adjacent national wildlife refuge. Quiet, moderately rolling woodland hiking.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
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Mountain biking
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Dog walking
Thunderstorms in today's forecast — dogs panic and trails become dangerous.
Score breakdown
- · 88°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- − 15 mph wind — Gusty — bring a windbreaker
- − Thunderstorms — Get off exposed ridges before they arrive
- ✓ Trail: prime — Paved/boardwalk surface — rainfall does not affect traction.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 2.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 57 ft
- Surface
- paved
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.6456, -77.1736 — VA.
Park
Part of Mason Neck State Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is High Point Trail?
High Point Trail is a 2.7-mile route with 57 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 High Point Trail?
High Point Trail is paved (asphalt or concrete) — all-weather surface, accessible to wheelchairs and strollers in most places. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages High Point Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
High Point Trail is in Mason Neck State Park, 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.