George Washington National Forest · VA
Massanutten South Trail
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Today
Marginal conditions for mountain biking.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Skip the hiking plan today.
Trail running
Skip the trail running plan today.
Mountain biking
Marginal conditions for mountain biking.
Score breakdown
- ✓ 75°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.
- − 47 min of daylight — You need at least 269 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 13.17 mi
- Elevation gain
- 4666 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.5218, -78.6808 — 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 Massanutten South Trail?
Massanutten South Trail is a 13.17-mile route with 4666 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 Massanutten South Trail?
Massanutten South 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 Massanutten South Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Massanutten South 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.