Prince William Forest Park · VA
Old Blacktop Road
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Today
Workable day for mountain biking.
Today's best: mountain biking
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Marginal conditions for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Mountain biking
Workable day for mountain biking.
Dog walking
Workable day for dog walking.
Score breakdown
- · 80°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − 42 min of daylight — You need at least 45 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 1.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 112 ft
- Surface
- gravel
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.5911, -77.3812 — VA.
Park
Part of Prince William Forest Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Old Blacktop Road?
Old Blacktop Road is a 1.6-mile route with 112 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 Old Blacktop Road?
Old Blacktop 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 Old Blacktop Road, and where do closure alerts come from?
Old Blacktop Road is in Prince William Forest 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.