George Washington National Forest · VA
Mt Top Drive
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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
- ✓ 75°F air — Right in hiking's ideal range
- ✓ Trail: prime — Paved/boardwalk surface — rainfall does not affect traction.
- − 47 min of daylight — You need at least 53 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 0.72 mi
- Elevation gain
- 33 ft
- Surface
- paved
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.7236, -78.5119 — 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 Mt Top Drive?
Mt Top Drive is a 0.72-mile route with 33 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 Mt Top Drive?
Mt Top Drive is paved (asphalt or concrete) — all-weather surface, accessible to wheelchairs and strollers in most places. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Mt Top Drive, and where do closure alerts come from?
Mt Top Drive 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.