George Washington National Forest · VA
Narrowback Road
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Today
Workable day for mountain biking.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Skip the hiking plan today.
Trail running
Marginal conditions for trail running.
Mountain biking
Workable day for mountain biking.
Score breakdown
- ✓ 77°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.
- − 48 min of daylight — You need at least 134 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 8.93 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1247 ft
- Surface
- gravel
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.4228, -79.1260 — 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 Narrowback Road?
Narrowback Road is a 8.93-mile route with 1247 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 Narrowback Road?
Narrowback Road is crushed gravel or compacted aggregate — drains quickly, stays passable in wet weather. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Narrowback Road, and where do closure alerts come from?
Narrowback Road 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.