George Washington National Forest · VA
Jackson River Scenic Trail
Live · updated
Today
Workable day for mountain biking.
Today's best: mountain biking
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Skip the hiking plan today.
Trail running
Marginal conditions for trail running.
Mountain biking
Workable day for mountain biking.
Score breakdown
- ✓ 68°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.
- − 50 min of daylight — You need at least 159 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 14.38 mi
- Elevation gain
- 694 ft
- Surface
- gravel
- Difficulty
- easy
Trailhead
Coordinates
37.8667, -79.9851 — 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 Jackson River Scenic Trail?
Jackson River Scenic Trail is a 14.38-mile route with 694 feet of elevation gain — easy — gentle grades, generally suitable for families and beginners with normal fitness. 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 Jackson River Scenic Trail?
Jackson River Scenic Trail 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 Jackson River Scenic Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Jackson River Scenic 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.