Shenandoah National Park · VA
North Fork Moormans River Road
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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 — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − 46 min of daylight — You need at least 74 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 1.08 mi
- Elevation gain
- 380 ft
- Surface
- mixed
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.2017, -78.7446 — VA.
Park
Part of Shenandoah National Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is North Fork Moormans River Road?
North Fork Moormans River Road is a 1.08-mile route with 380 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 North Fork Moormans River Road?
North Fork Moormans River Road 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 North Fork Moormans River Road, and where do closure alerts come from?
North Fork Moormans River Road is in Shenandoah National Park, which is managed by the National Park Service. Closure and advisory data on this page comes from the live NPS alerts API for this park unit. Always confirm against the park's own page before driving — emergency closures can post faster than scrapers refresh.