George Washington National Forest · VA
Potts Mountain Jeep trail
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Today
Marginal conditions for trail running.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Skip the hiking plan today.
Trail running
Marginal conditions for trail running.
Score breakdown
- − 79°F air — Above trail running's comfort zone (28–78°F)
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − 50 min of daylight — You need at least 145 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 5.85 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1894 ft
- Surface
- dirt
Trailhead
Coordinates
37.6297, -80.0841 — 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 Potts Mountain Jeep trail?
Potts Mountain Jeep trail is a 5.85-mile route with 1894 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 Potts Mountain Jeep trail?
Potts Mountain Jeep 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 Potts Mountain Jeep trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Potts Mountain Jeep trail 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.