George Washington National Forest · VA
Rich Hole Wilderness Trail
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Marginal conditions for trail running.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Marginal conditions for hiking.
Trail running
Marginal conditions for trail running.
Score breakdown
- · 68°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.
- − 49 min of daylight — You need at least 116 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 5.67 mi
- Elevation gain
- 980 ft
Trailhead
Coordinates
37.8581, -79.6570 — 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 Rich Hole Wilderness Trail?
Rich Hole Wilderness Trail is a 5.67-mile route with 980 feet of elevation gain. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
Who manages Rich Hole Wilderness Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Rich Hole Wilderness 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.