Shenandoah National Park · VA
North Fork Moormans River Trail
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Today
Marginal conditions for hiking.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Marginal conditions for hiking.
Trail running
Marginal conditions for trail running.
Dog walking
Marginal conditions 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 169 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 3.52 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1120 ft
- Surface
- dirt
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.1549, -78.7484 — 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 Trail?
North Fork Moormans River Trail is a 3.52-mile route with 1120 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 Trail?
North Fork Moormans River Trail is natural dirt singletrack — soft underfoot, holds water, slow to dry after rain. 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 Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
North Fork Moormans River Trail 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.