George Washington National Forest · VA
Leading Ridge Forest Road
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Today
Workable day for trail running.
Today's best: trail running
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Marginal conditions for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Dog walking
Marginal conditions for dog walking.
Score breakdown
- · 77°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.
- − 49 min of daylight — You need at least 84 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 3.44 mi
- Elevation gain
- 669 ft
- Surface
- gravel
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.3645, -79.2538 — 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 Leading Ridge Forest Road?
Leading Ridge Forest Road is a 3.44-mile route with 669 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 Leading Ridge Forest Road?
Leading Ridge Forest 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 Leading Ridge Forest Road, and where do closure alerts come from?
Leading Ridge Forest 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.