Sky Meadows State Park · VA
South Ridge Trail
Blue-blazed ridge trail forming the return leg of the main loop, passing three viewpoints: the Historic Area Overlook, South Ridge Overlook and a spur to George's Overlook.
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Today
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Today's best: hiking
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Skip the hiking plan today.
Trail running
Skip the trail running plan today.
Dog walking
Thunderstorms in today's forecast — dogs panic and trails become dangerous.
Score breakdown
- · 84°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- − Thunderstorms — Get off exposed ridges before they arrive
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 1.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 25 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.9860, -77.9746 — VA.
Park
Part of Sky Meadows State Park.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Frequently Asked
How long is South Ridge Trail?
South Ridge Trail is a 1.7-mile route with 25 feet of elevation gain — moderate — some sustained climbing or technical sections; expect to work for it but no specialized skills required. 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 South Ridge Trail?
South Ridge 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 South Ridge Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
South Ridge Trail is in Sky Meadows State Park, 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.