George Washington National Forest · VA
Squirrel Gap Road
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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
- · 78°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.
- − 48 min of daylight — You need at least 186 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 11.81 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1260 ft
- Surface
- mixed
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.0356, -78.6785 — 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 Squirrel Gap Road?
Squirrel Gap Road is a 11.81-mile route with 1260 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 Squirrel Gap Road?
Squirrel Gap Road is mixed surface — sections of dirt, rock, and root that vary along the route. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Squirrel Gap Road, and where do closure alerts come from?
Squirrel Gap Road 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.