sky-meadows · VA
Snowden Trail
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Today
Workable day for trail running.
Today's best: trail running
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Workable day for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Dog walking
Workable day for dog walking.
Score breakdown
- · 77°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- ✓ Trail: prime — Paved/boardwalk surface — rainfall does not affect traction.
- − 45 min of daylight — You need at least 48 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 1.08 mi
- Elevation gain
- 251 ft
- Surface
- boardwalk
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.9828, -77.9713 — VA.
Park
Part of sky-meadows.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Snowden Trail?
Snowden Trail is a 1.08-mile route with 251 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 Snowden Trail?
Snowden Trail is elevated boardwalk over wet ground — stays passable year-round. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Snowden Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Snowden Trail is in sky-meadows, 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.