Douthat State Park · VA
Mountain Side Trail
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Today
Great day for hiking.
Today's best: hiking
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Great day for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Dog walking
Workable day for dog walking.
Score breakdown
- ✓ 68°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.
- − 49 min of daylight — You need at least 70 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 1.26 mi
- Elevation gain
- 87 ft
- Surface
- mixed
Trailhead
Coordinates
37.9047, -79.7863 — VA.
Park
Part of Douthat State Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Mountain Side Trail?
Mountain Side Trail is a 1.26-mile route with 87 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 Mountain Side Trail?
Mountain Side Trail is mixed surface — sections of dirt, rock, and root that vary along the route. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Mountain Side Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Mountain Side Trail is in Douthat 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.