Shenandoah National Park · VA
Red Gate Fire Road
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Today
Great day for mountain biking.
Today's best: mountain biking
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Workable day for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Mountain biking
Great day for mountain biking.
Dog walking
Marginal conditions for dog walking.
Score breakdown
- ✓ 75°F air — Right in mountain biking'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 59 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 3.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 0 ft
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.5468, -78.4217 — 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 Red Gate Fire Road?
Red Gate Fire Road is a 3.9-mile route with 0 feet of elevation gain. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
Who manages Red Gate Fire Road, and where do closure alerts come from?
Red Gate Fire 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.