George Washington National Forest · VA
Old Parkersburg Turnpike
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Today
Workable day for trail running.
Today's best: trail running
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Marginal conditions for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Score breakdown
- · 77°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.
- − 48 min of daylight — You need at least 91 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 4.29 mi
- Elevation gain
- 595 ft
- Surface
- gravel
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.2146, -79.2964 — 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 Old Parkersburg Turnpike?
Old Parkersburg Turnpike is a 4.29-mile route with 595 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 Parkersburg Turnpike?
Old Parkersburg Turnpike 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 Parkersburg Turnpike, and where do closure alerts come from?
Old Parkersburg Turnpike 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.