Sky Meadows State Park · VA
Lost Mountain Trail
Yellow-blazed trail in the quieter Lost Mountain area east of Route 17, climbing to a westerly overlook on Lost Mountain; often paired with Rolling Meadows for a loop of about 4 miles.
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Today
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
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Dog walking
Thunderstorms in today's forecast — dogs panic and trails become dangerous.
Score breakdown
- · 84°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- − Thunderstorms — Get off exposed ridges before they arrive
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − 83 min of daylight — You need at least 91 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 1.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 338 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.9923, -77.9307 — VA.
Park
Part of Sky Meadows State Park.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Lost Mountain Trail?
Lost Mountain Trail is a 1.7-mile route with 338 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 Lost Mountain Trail?
Lost Mountain 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 Lost Mountain Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Lost Mountain Trail is in Sky Meadows 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.