George Washington National Forest · VA
Mine Bank Creek Trail
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Today
Workable day for hiking.
Today's best: hiking
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Workable day for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Dog walking
Marginal conditions for dog walking.
Score breakdown
- ✓ 74°F air — Right in hiking'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 120 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 1.92 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1078 ft
Trailhead
Coordinates
37.9196, -79.0863 — 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 Mine Bank Creek Trail?
Mine Bank Creek Trail is a 1.92-mile route with 1078 feet of elevation gain. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
Who manages Mine Bank Creek Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Mine Bank Creek 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.