Douthat State Park · VA
Mountain Top Trail
Yellow-blazed ridge trail running over the crest of Beards Mountain with forest and mountain views; the backbone of a popular loop of roughly 5 miles.
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Today
Great day for mountain biking.
Today's best: mountain biking
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Great day for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Mountain biking
Great day for mountain biking.
Dog walking
Workable day for dog walking.
Score breakdown
- ✓ 74°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.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 2.33 mi
- Elevation gain
- 729 ft
- Surface
- mixed
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
37.9018, -79.7846 — 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 Top Trail?
Mountain Top Trail is a 2.33-mile route with 729 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 Mountain Top Trail?
Mountain Top 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 Top Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Mountain Top 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.